Europe risks missing target to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reports that Europe is at risk of missing its 2030 goal to eliminate viral hepatitis. While progress has been made in pediatric hepatitis B prevention, uneven implementation of health measures across the region remains a significant barrier.
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