England is on track to become one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C, NHS England figures show. The virus attacks the liver and can cause serious long-term harm. Reported deaths from hepatitis C have fallen in recent years, and health services describe progress toward national elimination targets.
Sky News and the BBC both report that England is “on the cusp” of elimination and highlight improved outcomes. The coverage also points to how the diagnosis and treatment approach is expanding, including efforts to identify previously undiagnosed people through testing routes and easier access to care. Slashdot, citing the BBC and NHS England information, adds more detail about targets for treating known cases, the extent of diagnosis, the number of people diagnosed and treated since 2015, and the remaining gap in reducing hepatitis C-related mortality.
Across outlets, the core message is consistent: England is close to elimination but is still aiming to meet full mortality and diagnosis targets by 2030, supported by widespread antiviral treatment and increased testing.
