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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2021; 27(47): 8199-8200
Published online Dec 21, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i47.8199
Progress on global hepatitis elimination targets
Yasir Waheed
Yasir Waheed, Multidisciplinary Laboratory, Foundation University Medical College, Foundation University Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Author contributions: Waheed Y solely contributed to the article.
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Corresponding author: Yasir Waheed, PhD, Associate Professor, Multidisciplinary Laboratory, Foundation University Medical College, Foundation University Islamabad, Defense Avenue, DHA 1, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan. yasir_waheed_199@hotmail.com
Received: July 13, 2021
Peer-review started: July 13, 2021
First decision: August 19, 2021
Revised: August 24, 2021
Accepted: December 7, 2021
Article in press: December 7, 2021
Published online: December 21, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In 2020, progress was made in improving blood donations, hepatitis B and C treatments, and decreasing the incidence of hepatitis B and C. Some of the 2020 targets for hepatitis elimination were achieved but the 2030 targets are very ambitious and need strong political and financial support.