After Hepatitis C Success, Egypt Looks to export its campaign to other countries in Africa

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"In a turnaround described as “nothing short of astounding,” Egypt—recently home to the world’s highest burden of hepatitis C—has quickly emerged as a global leader in fighting the disease. 

Building on its massive public health campaign that’s on track to be the first country to achieve the WHO goal of eliminating the disease, Egypt is now  launching a “health diplomacy” campaign in Africa. ...

Next, Africa: This year, Egypt is sharing its campaign beyond its borders—“for the greater benefit of humanity,” said Egypt’s health minister.

Ghana will be the first beneficiary, chosen for its investment in national health care.

Egypt is now setting up parallel hepatitis C programs in other countries including Chad and Sudan. ..."

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