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Health · 11 August 2026
England has already met its goal of treating 80% of known hepatitis C cases, putting it on course to beat the World Health Organisation's 2030 target. 1. NHS England reported that over 100,000 individuals received a diagnosis and treatment since 2015, contributing to a 36% reduction in related fatalities over the past decade.
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