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Hepatitis B emerges as Uganda's 'silent killer'

August 27, 2024

Uganda is facing a hidden epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1,250 Ugandans died of Hepatitis B, and around 6% of Uganda’s population remains chronically infected. Josey Mahachi talks to Lutamaguzi Emmanuel, Executive Director, Hepatitis Aid Organization based in Kampala and DW's Frank Yiga to uncover the the far-reaching implications of this disease.

https://p.dw.com/p/4jybl

Producer: Eddy Micah Jr

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