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WHO: 287 million people lived with chronic hepatitis B or C in 2024
WHO’s 2026 report estimates 1.34 million viral hepatitis deaths in 2024 and highlights gaps in diagnosis and treatment.
Event / data period: 2026-04-28
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IllustrationWHO estimated 287 million people lived with chronic hepatitis B or C in 2024, with 1.34 million deaths.
Fewer than 5% of 240 million chronic hepatitis B patients received treatment; estimates combine models and country data.
Data
Viral hepatitis indicators
WHO estimates of 2024 burden and care coverage.
- People living with chronic hepatitis B or C
- 287 million people
- 2024 · Estimate
- Deaths from hepatitis B and C
- 1.34 million deaths
- 2024 · Estimate
- Share of chronic hepatitis B patients receiving treatment
- 5 percent or less
- 2024 · Estimate
Methodology
WHO country reports and model-based estimates are combined in the Global hepatitis report 2026.
Updated: