WHO says hepatitis can be eliminated, but the world needs to accelerate efforts Last updated: April 29, 2026 | 15:06 Limited access to prevention and care continues to drive mortality Getty Images / iStockphoto Dubai: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has noted that hepatitis is still a "major global health challenge," even though the tools to prevent and treat it already exist. In its 2026 Global Hepatitis Report released on April 28, WHO has stressed that countries must act faster to stop the spread of hepatitis B and C, two infections that affect the liver and can lead to serious illness or death if untreated. The organisation has bared that eliminating hepatitis by 2030 is still possible, but only if countries improve vaccination, testing, and treatment services. Get updated faster and for  FREE : Download the  Gulf News  app now - simply  click here . What is hepatitis Hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver and is usually caused by a virus.…