Hepatitis in Australia: A silent killer among migrant communities

Doctor with patient

Almost 300,000 people in Australia live with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C - often without any warning signs of liver damage. Credit: SDI Productions/Getty Images

Monday, 28 July, is World Hepatitis Day. A new report has revealed just how disproportionately migrant communities are affected by hepatitis. Under-diagnosis of the infection and connecting patients with care and treatment remain the major challenges.


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