World Hepatitis Day 2024: It’s Time For Action

Dr Haniza Omar, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Hospital Selayang

The Bigger Picture · Health & Living · 30 Jul 2024 · 27 mins listen

Did you know that globally, someone dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness? In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day, which was observed on 28th July, we’ll be looking at how Malaysia is doing in making hepatitis elimination a reality - from prevention to diagnosis and treatment, together with consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr Haniza Omar from Hospital Selayang.

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Produced by:

Lim Sue Ann

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek

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health policy,wellness,managing disease,medical advances

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