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  • Hepatitis: FG moves to halt ₦17.9tn losses, 4,200 yearly deaths

    Hepatitis: FG moves to halt ₦17.9tn losses, 4,200 yearly deaths

    To halt the enormous losses caused by hepatitis and save thousands of lives annually, the federal government has unveiled an ambitious nationwide initiative, Project 365, a constituency-level screening, diagnosis, and treatment campaign aimed at eliminating Hepatitis C and reducing Hepatitis B transmission by the year 2030.

    The programme, which will run for a year across Nigeria’s 360 federal constituencies, is part of a broader strategy to address the economic and health toll of hepatitis, which currently costs the country between ₦13.3 trillion and ₦17.9 trillion every year in direct and indirect expenses.

    With over 20 million Nigerians living with Hepatitis B and C, and more than 4,200 deaths recorded annually from liver cancer caused by untreated infections, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, said a decisive government response is inevitable.

    In Nigeria, an estimated 18 million people are living with Hepatitis B, while about 2.5 million are infected with Hepatitis C.

    Hepatitis, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), refers to liver inflammation typically caused by infectious agents, particularly the hepatitis viruses. 

    Of the five known types, A, B, C, D, and E, types B and C are most associated with chronic liver disease and cancer. 

    The symptoms are often mistaken for common ailments like malaria, which delays diagnosis. Untreated, the infection can lead to liver failure or cancer. 

    Unveiling the initiative at the 2025 World Hepatitis Day commemoration, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, said the government is also planning increased budgetary allocation for hepatitis interventions, the establishment of a Viral Hepatitis Elimination Fund, and tax incentives to support local drug manufacturing. 

    Legislative measures are also being proposed to expand access to diagnosis and treatment, he said.

    Represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Godwin Ntadom, the Minister emphasized the urgency of action, noting, “The nation faces an overwhelming burden, with over 20 million people living with Hepatitis B and C: 18.2 million are affected by Hepatitis B, and 2.5 million by Hepatitis C.

    “Over 8.1 per cent of the Nigerian population is infected with Hepatitis B, and despite the availability of vaccination and treatment, over 90 per cent of those infected are undiagnosed and unknowingly transmit the virus to others, including children. 

    To intensify awareness and eliminate stigma, the government is also leveraging media campaigns, grassroots advocacy, and community mobilization in collaboration with lawmakers, healthcare professionals, and civil society.

    In his goodwill message, Nigeria’s former Head of State and Presidential Ambassador for Hepatitis Elimination, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), hailed the government’s commitment to breaking barriers of stigma, misinformation, and poor access. 

    He called for united efforts to achieve hepatitis elimination by 2030, urging all Nigerians to support awareness and treatment efforts.

    Backing the national momentum, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) praised Nigeria’s leadership in tackling public health threats. 

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    Its Technical Officer, Titilola Munkail, who delivered the message on behalf of the National Coordinator, affirmed the centre’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s fight against hepatitis.

    Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, National Coordinator of the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme, explained that Project 365 will ensure every community benefits from free testing, treatment, and vaccination. 

    He advised Nigerians to protect themselves through safe sexual practices and regular health checks.

    While Hepatitis C is curable with medication, he explained that Hepatitis B, though manageable, currently has no permanent cure, underscoring the importance of early detection and sustained treatment.

  • Forum warns Nigerians, says hepatitis more dangerous than HIV

    Forum warns Nigerians, says hepatitis more dangerous than HIV

    The Young Medical Laboratory Scientists Forum (YMLSF) in Nigeria has lamented the low awareness of the dangers of Hepatitis anomg Nigerians.

    It said Hepatitis was one deadly disease that is less talked about in the country.

    Chairman of YMLSF, Kehinde Adedapo, who spoke at the free Hepatitsis screening for 1000 Akure residents, said the number of NGO or group working on Hepatitis awareness in the country was low.

    Adedapo said there should be more sensitisation on Hepatitis as the same efforts on HIV/AIDS awareness.

    According to him, “Nigerians do not know Hepatitis is more dangerous than HIV/AIDS. We deemed it fit to sensitize our people and bring out the message of Hepatitis. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver due to viral load or over use of drug. The common one is Hepatitis B and C.

    “Many Nigerians do not know they have hepatitis. We want to raise more awareness within Ondo State communities. In Ondo State, we try to target a wide range of people. We are looking at testing over 1000 persons. This is a kick off of series of programme on awareness about hepatitis B. It is dangerous for people not to know about hepatitis. They don’t know the diagnosis and how they can get treatment.

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    “We have found a family of seven having Hepatitis. There is low rate of awareness about hepatitis. We are doing community based enlightenment. We want to start from grassroots and capture a large range of people.”

    The spokesman of the Association of Medical Laboratory of Nigeria, Adedira Adeyinka, said 18 million Nigerians have been found to have Hepatitis.

    “Hepatitis does not have a particular drug. Hepatitis is more deadly than HIV. If a single person has this virus, there is possibility that all family members will have the virus.

    “18 million Nigerians have the virus. It has no particular cure but early detection will enable us bring down the viral load on the liver.”

  • Hepatitis: Gowon centre to vaccinate 2000 patients in Gombe

    Hepatitis: Gowon centre to vaccinate 2000 patients in Gombe

    The Yakubu Gowon Centre yesterday commenced sensitisation and vaccination of 2000 hepatitis patients in Gombe as part of campaign and advocacy against the killer disease.

    The campaign against viral hepatitis by Yakubu Gowon Centre which started in 2019 was coming to Gombe State for the first time in 2023 after it covered the five other North East states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Yobe and Taraba.

    The Project Coordinator, Mr. Adeyeye Ajayi, said the centre will advocate and sensitize the people for them to come out to be screened and vaccinated against the disease.

    “We are going to carry out the program in the three senatorial districts of Gombe State. The General Hospital at Biliri and the Correctional Center there have been selected as our base of operation for Gombe South. The General Hospital at Kumo has been selected for Gombe Central while in Gombe, we are going to use the State Specialist Hospital and the Correctional Center for Gombe North Senatorial District,” he said.

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    He said the campaign which will take three months will cover the three doses of vaccination for first, second and third doses.

    “For the first phase of activity, we are going to be here for four days. Both the screening and vaccination will be carried out simultaneously. The vaccination has a thirty day gap, after the first vaccination, the patient will have to come back after thirty days for the second vaccination and the second one will also be after thirty days,” he said.

    Dr. Zaradin Bapayo Adams from the state Ministry of Health, said the state is well prepared and ready to receive any intervention coming to the state.

    He said currently, the state has no data for hepatitis and that is why the intervention from Yakubu Gowon Centre is coming at the right time.

    Adams said the mortality rate for hepatitis in the state is quite high because of lack of awareness and support in treating the disease.

    “It’s like HIV but we many support on that providing medication and others for it but for hepatitis, we don’t have; may be that is why the mortality rate is high. That’s why we are welcoming all the interventions that will bring positive impact on hepatitis,” he said.

  • Hepatitis: What you need to know and do

    With over 400 million people living with hepatitis B and C worldwide, 1.4 million die due to these infections every year and many more become newly infected. Transmission of this virus can be prevented through better awareness and services that improve vaccinations, blood and injection safety, and reduce harm.

    What is hepatitis? Hepatitis simply means inflammation of the liver.  The liver is one of the largest organs in the body that helps us to metabolise our food, medicines and toxins.

    What causes hepatitis?  Hepatitis can be caused by infections due to viruses or bacteria or even parasites. Hepatitis can also be caused by toxic substances like abuse or misuse of alcohol.  For our purpose, our attention will be focused on viral hepatitis.

    What is viral hepatitis?    Let us return to World Health Organization to guide us: “Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by one of the five hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D and E. They are transmitted through different routes: Hepatitis A and E through contaminated food and water; Hepatitis B – through blood and other bodily fluids; Hepatitis C – mostly through blood; and Hepatitis D – serving as an additional infection in the presence of Hepatitis B. These viruses all cause acute hepatitis which is characterized by fatigue, loss of appetite, fever and jaundice. Most persons fully recover, but a small proportion of persons can die from acute hepatitis. In addition, hepatitis B and C infections can become chronic leading to cirrhosis and liver cancer. It is estimated that approximately 1.4 million persons die each year from the various forms of viral hepatitis.”

    Note also that hepatitis B can C be transmitted through sexual intercourse or via blood transfusion, infected fomites.   A formite is any object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms, such as germs or parasites, and hence transferring them from one individual to another. Skin cells, hair, clothing, and bedding are common hospital sources of contamination.  At home and in our daily human interactions, common fomite will include shared razor blades, hair cutters or clippers, shared nail clippers, shared knives or anything that may help transmit one infected body fluid from one body to the other.  Hepatitis B may also be transmitted to the new-born by the infected mother.

    How can I prevent getting viral hepatitis?  To start with, treatment of viral hepatitis is expensive and arduous. So, prevention is better than cure.  Amongst other measures, it’s important to maintain good personal hygiene at all times. We should live in clean and tidy environment with good ventilation and we should dispose our home and human wastes carefully.   Endeavour to drink clean infection-free water that has been well processed. Our food should be well prepared in hygienic environment. Food handlers should be clinically tested and certified free from these viruses.

    Since hepatitis B and C can be transmitted sexually, it makes sense that we need to be careful whom our partners are. You may need to test your regular sexual partner and yourself for these viruses.  A “night stand” or sex with a stranger carries a greater risk too.

    Vaccination: Provided a person is free from specific viral hepatitis, the individual can be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B. There is no current vaccination for hepatitis C.  Children and adult can receive and should receive vaccination as soon as possible. A viral hepatitis B-free sexual partner in whom the other partner is already infected should also be vaccinated as soon as possible.

    Food handlers and concerned individuals can also get vaccination against hepatitis A.

    How do I know if I am infected? You can be tested by your medical doctor to determine if you habour any of the viral infections.  However, if you have ever had yellowish of your eyes with or without body itching and pain in the right side of the abdomen (liver area), then you should exclude if you are carrying any hepatitis viruses.  You will need to see a qualified medical doctor as soon as possible for full assessment.

    Is there any treatment if I am infected with any of the viruses? There is treatment for hepatitis C but extremely expensive. There is treatment for hepatitis B as well. In mild cases, hepatitis infection may go unnoticed or the body may ward off the infection. However, the best approach is to get tested. Don’t make assumptions.

  • 436 diagnosed with hepatitis in Nasarawa

    436 diagnosed with hepatitis in Nasarawa

    The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Daniel Iya, on Thursday decried the rising cases of Hepatitis B and C in the state, saying at least 436 persons had tested positive to the disease from January till date.

    Iya spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting on the burden of viral hepatitis in the state.

    The commissioner, who was represented by the Director of Public Health in the state, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu, said the state Ministry of Health in collaboration with an international partner, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) piloted the hepatitis programme at the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia last year.

    He said 3,035 persons were screened between January and this month as part of the pilot phase and 436 of them were confirmed positive for hepatitis.

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  • Hope as Niger Delta battles deadly hepatitis

    Hope as Niger Delta battles deadly hepatitis

    The representative of Andoni Area Council of Traditional Rulers in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, King Moses Dic-Isotu, believes hepatitis deserves more attention than it is getting. His reason: it kills more people than the dreaded HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis combined.

    So, he wants the awareness campaign on the health challenge to be taken all over Rivers State. He spoke  at a viral hepatitis awareness campaign in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

    Dic-Isotu, Abah Ogwuile 8 of Unyengala Doni Town, also admonished other residents of Rivers state to support the awareness campaign, but admonished Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG), to do more in its efforts to adequately touch the lives of people of its host communities and others.

    The representative of Rebisi Kingdom in Rivers state, Enyinda Chike, who is also the community liaison officer, declared that the oil giant (Total) was doing well, while asking other oil companies and multinationals to emulate the good works of the company.

    Chike described as highly beneficial, the screening for viral hepatitis, which all the participants at the awareness campaign were asked to do and handled by the health personnel in attendance, so that the treatment could start immediately.

    Also at the colourful and well-attended event were the representatives of Opobo/Nkoro LGA, Alabo Godwin Bupo and Onne in Eleme council, King John Osaronu, both of Rivers state, among other eminent personalities.

    The Deputy Managing Director, Port Harcourt District of TEPNG, Mr. Francois Le-Cocq, in his remarks at the awareness campaign, disclosed that viral hepatitis had been killing more people than HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis combined.

    He made the revelation at the opening of the healthy living awareness campaign for the people of Oil Mining Licence (OML) 58, Port Harcourt and offshore host communities in Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, with the theme: “Hepatitis Awareness,” which was described as the brainchild of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and TEPNG.

    The deputy managing director noted that the healthy living awareness campaign was one of the key public health programmes that the oil giant had been supporting annually for the benefit of its host communities, in order to raise awareness on topical public health concerns.

    He said: “Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It may be caused by drugs, alcohol use or certain medical conditions. In most cases, it is caused by a virus.

    “There are five main hepatitis viruses, known as types A. B, C, D and E, which are of the greatest concern, because of the burden of illness and death they cause and the potential for outbreaks and epidemic spread.

    “Viral hepatitis is one of the leading causes of death globally, accounting for 1.34 million deaths in 2015, that is as many deaths as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis combined. Viral hepatitis is not found in one location or among one set of people. It is a truly global epidemic that can affect millions of people, without them knowing they are infected.

    “Lack of awareness can result in the real possibility of developing fatal liver disease at some point in their lives and also transmitting the infection unknowingly to others. The good news is that hepatitis can be prevented. Vaccination is one of the ways used to prevent hepatitis infection. Some forms of hepatitis infection can also be treated. Early identification of signs and symptoms will help us seek medical help, before it becomes too late for diagnosis and effective treatment.”

    Le-Cocq also revealed that to promote awareness and eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat, one of the four disease-specific global awareness days, officially endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), was dedicated to hepatitis.

    He stated that as part of the oil firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), it used the forum to demonstrate its commitment to the comprehensive well-being of the people of its host and neighbouring communities.

    The deputy managing director said: “We wish to draw the attention of our stakeholders to very easily overlooked health conditions and lifestyles that can deprive them of their wellness and confine them to sickbeds in hospitals, sometimes with fatal consequences.

    “We encourage you to embrace total change – change of values, change of habits and change of lifestyle, in order to promote overall wellness and healthy living. Most illnesses get worse for the simple reason that their victims were not aware of the ailments.”

    Le-Cocq also stated that the awareness was a step towards living a healthy life, while urging the numerous participants to take advantage of the knowledge provided to live healthy and encourage other community members to embrace the lifestyle change.

    Total’s deputy managing director lauded the Rivers state government for the cooperation the oil giant had leveraged in providing the life-saving services to its host communities.

    While also speaking, Total’s Deputy General Manager, Community Affairs/Development, Mr. James Urho, who was represented by the oil firm’s Community Relations Manager, Port Harcourt/Offshore, Mr. Ikechukwu Obara, urged the participants and other people of the host communities to take their health seriously.

    The resource person, Dr. Sylvanus Ojum, who declared that hepatitis was more dangerous than HIV/AIDS, described the disease (hepatitis) as one of the silent killers, while calling for prevention and for the people to ensure proper screening of blood.

    In order to be alive and well, it is essential for people to take their health seriously and opt for regular medical check-ups and screening for diseases, since health is better than wealth.

  • MMM Nigeria raises awareness on Hepatitis, conducts free test on Hepatitis B, C and vaccines

    MMM Nigeria raises awareness on Hepatitis, conducts free test on Hepatitis B, C and vaccines

    The word “Hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. It is often caused by one of several viruses.
    That is why; it is often called Viral Hepatitis.
    Speaking with Dr. Samson Emerole, the most common types of hepatitis prevalent in Nigeria today are: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Others include, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis E, and Autoimmune Hepatitis.
    Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can become chronic and life threatening infections which can lead to liver cancer.
    However, quite a large number of Nigerians are unaware that they are infected with these killer diseases. It was on this notion, MMM Nigeria in Partnership with (E.F.I) under VIRAL ASSOCIATION OF HEPATITIS in Nigeria decided to organize an awareness program during World Hepatitis day recently in Woji, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, to sensitize the community on the causes and the prevention of hepatitis.
    Note: During this sensitization, we have received lots calls from different state in Nigeria asking us when are we coming to their state and we promise them we will bring this awareness to their state too and I must confess that MMM Nigeria has saved lives because a lot people were tested Positive and have been placed under medical care while in attendance.
    Also, over 500 people came out beyond our expectation to honor the event despite the rain that constantly dropped for 3days but it didn’t stop the people and I want to Thank the Guider Abya Marshal And Guider Wealthy Man from MMM that came to witness the event.
    I want to say Thank you to MMM, God Bless them and God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria.

  • Hepatitis: Guild praised on awareness drive

    The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has commended the Guild of Medical Directors for drawing the attention of the public to the menace of hepatitis in Nigeria.  He said this will reduce the dangers associated with lack of knowledge of hepatitis and prevent it from reaching epidemic levels like meningitis and Ebola viruses.

    Prof. Adewole also commended the Guild for supporting the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Health in its drive towards making Nigeria a healthy nation.

    The minister spoke at the 24th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Guild tagged, “Let’s Make Nigeria Hepatitis Free”. The event was held in Abuja.

    Represented by Dr. Joe Amedu, Director of Health Services, the minister pointed out that whereas other infectious and non-communicable diseases have acute symptoms that can be easily noticed, “hepatitis is a silent ailment which causes severe damage to the liver; chronic liver disease, liver cancer and ultimately, death.”

    In his keynote address, a Consultant Special Grade 11/Prevention Lead, National AIDS/STIs Control Programme, Department of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike, stated that 1.4 million people die annually from viral hepatitis and that 400 million people are living with viral hepatitis the world over. Out of this number, he said, 100 million are in the sub-Saharan Africa out of which Nigeria, at present, has 20 million.

    According to him, Kano State has the highest rate of infection, followed by Gombe and Kwara states respectively.

    “Prevalence rate is highest within the most productive years of 21-40 age range, while highest transmission rate is from mother to child; sharing of sharp objects, child-to-child transmission during play, blood transfusion and sex. The virus is made more deadly by its ability to survive on a contaminated surface outside the body of a carrier for at least one month, unlike HIV which has a shorter life span,” he explained.

    Anyaike further said efforts being made to checkmate the scourge include awareness creation, safe and effective vaccination, scaling up of strategies for blood screening, safe injection practices, safer sex and continuous training of care givers.

    He revealed that Nigeria has established a National Hepatitis Control Programme, inaugurated a Technical Working Group on Control of Viral Hepatitis and developed a National Policy for Control of Viral Hepatitis which was adopted by the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Conference on Health in 2013.

    “Other measures are the production of National Policy Guidelines and Ethics on the Programme; and a National Health Survey on Viral Hepatitis which is still in its planning stages,” he stated, adding that, “the World Health Organisation has kick-started programmes geared towards eliminating the scourge by 2030.”

  • Medical Guild moves to end hepatitis

    The Guild of Medical Directors poised to end hepatitis in Nigeria, chose the theme, “Let’s Make Nigeria Hepatitis Free,” for this year’s 24th Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference held recently in Abuja.

    The immediate Past President of the Guild, Dr. Tony Philips, explained that this was done to draw attention to the menace of Viral Hepatitis and find ways to end it.

    “It is a very silent ailment that does not manifest until it is too late. It is causing destruction because the organ that it affects, which is the liver, does not give signal until when it has gone very far. It only manifests when the damage has been done.”

    He however believes that Nigeria can be hepatitis-free, especially if people screen for the disease and get treatment if found positive.

    In his contribution, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, represented at the conference by Dr. Joe Amedu, Director of Health Services, stated that whereas other infectious and non-communicable diseases have acute symptoms that can easily call for attention, hepatitis is a silent ailment which causes severe damage to the liver; chronic liver disease, liver cancer and ultimately, death.

    “The conference is appropriate as it will create the necessary awareness on the menace of viral hepatitis. This will in no small measure reduce the dangers associated with lack of knowledge of Hepatitis and prevent it from reaching epidemic levels like Meningitis and Ebola virus.” The Minister lauded the Guild of Medial Directors for throwing its support behind the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Health in its drive towards a healthy nation.

    To underscore the invidious nature of the disease, the keynote speaker, Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike, reeled out chilling statistics: “1.4 million persons die annually from viral Hepatitis; 400 million persons are living with Viral Hepatitis the world over with 100 million in sub-Saharan Africa; Nigeria has 20 million people living with Hepatitis,” he said adding: “The prevalence rate is highest within the most productive years of the population,  21-40 age range while highest transmission rate is from mother to child. Others are sharing of sharp objects, child-to-child transmission during play, blood transfusion and sex. The virus is made more deadly by its ability to survive on a contaminated surface outside the body of a carrier for at least one month, unlike HIV which has a shorter life span.”

    Anyaike, a Consultant Special Grade 11/Prevention Lead, National AIDS/STI’s Control Programme, Department of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health disclosed that the Federal Government is doing all it can to stem the tide by establishing a  National Hepatitis Control Programme; inaugurating a Technical Working Group on Control of Viral Hepatitis and developing a National Policy for Control of Viral Hepatitis which was adopted by the 36 states and the FCT at the National Conference on Health in 2013. “Other measures include awareness creation, safe and effective vaccination, scaling up strategies for blood screening, safe injection practices, safer sex and continuous training of care givers as well as the production of National Policy Guidelines and Ethics on the programme; and a National Health Survey on Viral Hepatitis which is still in its planning stages,” he said. According to him, the World Health Organisation has kick-started programmes geared towards eliminating the scourge by 2030.

  • Hepatitis

    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Unless further qualified, the term is usually taken to refer to a virus infection of the liver; also known as “infectious hepatitis”. Hepatitis is also (occasionally) a result of a bacterial, protozoan or other microbial infection. There is also Toxic hepatitis which is caused by poisoning of the liver with various chemicals (such as industrial solvents), drugs, or (very rarely) general anaesthetics.

    Virus hepatitis occurs in two basic forms, one of which is called infectious hepatitis (or hepatitis A) and the other, serum hepatitis (or hepatitis B), which is also “infectious”. It is fairly certain that these two conditions, although clinically similar, are caused by different viruses and the modes of transmission are different.

    In Hepatitis B, transmission is mainly by the injection or transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, or by accidental skin pricks or other injuries caused by contaminated needles or other sharp objects. Transmission also occurs from inadequately sterilized hypodermic needles, syringes, surgical and dental instruments, tattooing instruments and razors. Hepatitis B is also common among narcotic addicts and others who use unsterile syringes for drug injections.

    The virus which causes hepatitis A, by contrast, is mostly transmitted in the faeces. Although it can be spread by blood transfusion, the main route is from infective faeces to the mouth via the hands or objects contaminated with the faeces.

    The patient with hepatitis may notice little or nothing wrong, but in more severe cases, the patient will have fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, a severe loss of appetite and aching in the muscles. Then jaundice, caused by an accumulation of yellow bile pigment in the blood, appears after a few days or, in some cases, a week or two from the onset of the symptoms. The liver may become enlarged and tender and may develop cirrhosis. The conditions may lead to death from liver failure.

    In Holistic Lifecare, hepatitis patients are strongly advised to have adequate bed rest, with proper care in the handling of infected excreta. Alcoholic beverages should be strictly avoided.

    The holistic remedy being suggested for Hepatitis is a combination of natural extracts of Eugenia caryophylatta, Musa cavendichii, Citrus lemonis, Euphorbia unispina and Capsicum frutescens,.

     

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