Hepatitis C prevalence falls by 45% in England

Hepatitis C prevalence falls by 45% in England The latest data published by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that there were an estimated 70,649 people living in England with hepatitis C in 2022. This is 45% lower than the number of people in 2015, thanks to improved access to antivirals that cure the infection.

NHS England has treated more than 80,000 people since 2015 as part of its national elimination programme, meaning more people have now been treated and cured of the virus than are left to treat. Of those treated, more than 80% are from the most deprived areas in England, highlighting the role of eliminating hepatitis C as a key driver of reducing health inequalities.

See also:

• Research: Hepatitis C in England and the UK UK Health Security Agency
• Research: Hepatitis D in England and the UK UK Health Security Agency