Rwanda: Why You Must Test for Hepatitis

16 February 2015

It is more infectious than HIV. And like HIV, you can carry the Hepatitis virus for ages without knowing that you have it. But Hepatitis B and C are fatal and can lead to liver failure and death. If left untreated, Hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure and death.

Knowing your Hepatitis status is as important as knowing your HIV status. You should be tested for Hepatitis before it is too late. All major hospitals in the country can screen Hepatitis. Approximately 500 million people in the world are infected with Hepatitis B and C.

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