World Hepatitis day 2021 –screening and vaccination against Hepatitis B virus in Accra, Ghana

World Hepatitis day 2021 –screening and vaccination against Hepatitis B virus in Accra, Ghana

Abstract Background In Ghana, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health threat as in many parts of the world. Even with an effective vaccine, there are shortfalls with low vaccine coverage among adults. To create awareness and encourage vaccination, community engagement and pub...

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Main Authors: Kwadwo Asamoah Kusi, William van der Puije, Diana A. Asandem, Rawdat Baba-Adam, Hardy Agbevey, Bright Asare, Philip Segbefia, Lutterodt Bentum-Ennin, Audrey Annan, Frank Osei, Doreen Teye-Adjei, Elsie Sutaya Galevo, Gifty Odame, Gloria Ansa, Linda Amoah, Joseph Humphrey Kofi Bonney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
World Hepatitis Day
Viral Hepatitis
HBV vaccinations
Hepatitis-Malaria (HEPMAL)
Awareness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16108-6

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