India, July 27 -- India is accelerating its fight against viral hepatitis by expanding free screening, diagnostics and treatment under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP). The integrated healthcare initiative aims to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, while improving access to preventive and curative services nationwide.

Key Highlights NVHCP expands free hepatitis screening, diagnostics and treatment across India. Programme integrates with national health schemes to achieve the 2030 hepatitis elimination goal. Free treatment available for hepatitis B and hepatitis C patients. Universal hepatitis B screening for pregnant women and birth-dose vaccination strengthened. New Delhi, July 27: India has inte...