In a statement released Tuesday at the World Hepatitis Summit, the organisation cited a new report showing hepatitis B and C caused 1.34 million deaths globally in 2024.
The report was produced in line with the National Health Act (2014).
Mr Danladi said that the exercise was flagged off in Tilde ward due to its little history of vaccine non-compliance.
Mr Mkpoutom appealed to state residents to ensure their children complete routine immunisation schedules.
“Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, with variants A, B, C, D, and E. The most dangerous among them are the B and C variants,” he explained.
The commissioner said preliminary data showed that the prevalence rate of hepatitis B in the state stands at over six per cent, aligning with national trends.
The survey also revealed stark regional disparities in vaccination coverage.
Mr Adda gave the advice on Friday on the sidelines of the 2024 biennial conference organised by the National Council for Women Societies in Abuja.
According to Mr Faduyile, testing is important in finding the millions of people unaware they have the infection and can prevent it among newborns.
Ms Cole-Adeife stressed that poor aftercare of the tattooed eyebrows often results in infections.
