NOA calls for collective action to combat Hepatitis.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised Nigerians to join the global fight against hepatitis. 

NOA's Director in Jigawa State, Ahmad Ibrahim, who gave the advice on Monday in commemoration of the 2025 World Hepatitis Day, stressed the need for collective action to eliminate barriers hindering the disease's elimination.

He emphasized that hepatitis is preventable and treatable, hence the need to know your status through testing, and for Nigerians to get vaccinated, particularly against Hepatitis B, which has a safe and effective vaccine available.

Also advocating for safe health practices, such as avoiding shared use of sharp objects and ensuring properly screened blood transfusions, Ibrahim cautioned against stigmatizing people living with hepatitis, emphasizing that they deserve support and compassion, noting that by working together, Nigerians can help break down barriers and move towards eliminating hepatitis.

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