Jakarta, July 22 -- The Ministry of Health is strengthening the national strategy to eliminate hepatitis B and C as part of efforts to meet the global target to end infections and deaths from hepatitis viruses by 2030.

To support the target, Indonesia has adopted a comprehensive approach that integrates preventive measures, case detection, treatment, and community involvement in health promotion, director of communicable diseases at the ministry, Ina Agustina Isturini, said.

"For hepatitis B and C, the infections can become chronic, leading to cirrhosis or liver cancer. Thus, strengthening vaccination, early detection, and treatment is crucial," she stressed during an online media gathering on Tuesday.

As per data from the Ministry of ...