The Lagos State Government on Tuesday intensified efforts to combat viral hepatitis through free screening, vaccination and awareness campaigns across Ikorodu, Isolo and Ajeromi.
The initiative, marking the 2026 World Hepatitis Day, offered residents free Hepatitis B and C screening, counselling, vaccination and referral for treatment at General Hospital, Ikorodu.
Dr Oladipupo Fisher, State AIDS Programme Coordinator, said the campaign aimed to increase awareness and encourage residents to know their hepatitis status.
He described viral hepatitis as one of the deadliest infectious diseases, stressing that poor public awareness remained a major obstacle to prevention and treatment.
“World Hepatitis Day is commemorated every July 28 to call for action towards reducing viral hepatitis and creating awareness about the disease.
