Dignitaries present at the World Hepatitis Day 2026 commemorationThe Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns over the rising rate of Hepatitis B and C among individuals in the country, stating that about three million and 500,000 people are infected with Hepatitis B and C respectively. “When you look at the new infection for both Hepatitis B and C, it means that for a year, we have about 21,000 people who are being infected with both Hepatitis B and C,” he explained. He stressed that Hepatitis B can be prevented through vaccination and effectively managed with treatment, while Hepatitis C can be cured with highly effective medicines, adding that early diagnosis and appropriate care can prevent disease progression, reduce transmission, and save lives. He further used the opportunity to launch the National Viral Hepatitis Technical Working Group. The Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service also honoured popular Ghanaian Highlife artiste, Okyeame Kwame, as the Ambassador for Hepatitis in the country.