Global Survey Reveals Urgent Gaps in Awareness, Access, and Treatment for Hepatitis D
LONDON, May 6, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A new report released today by the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) reveals widespread knowledge gaps, inequities in access, and critical systemic barriers impeding the global fight against hepatitis delta.Also known as hepatitis D, hepatitis delta is a severe liver disease affecting an estimated 12 million people worldwide. It occurs in people living with hepatitis B, leads to faster disease progression, and significantly increases the risk of liver cancer and death.The Hepatitis Delta Global Landscape Survey collected responses from 583 individuals across 102 countries, providing the most comprehensive picture to date of global stakeholder perspectives on awareness, testing, and treatment access around hepatitis delta.Key Findings:There are pronounced regional variations in reported availability and accessibility of hepatitis delta testing and treatment.Even where hepatitis delta testing and treatment are reported to be available, accessibility remains …