New Milestone of Hepatitis C Elimination: Taiwan Achieves WHO Goal Ahead of Schedule
Taiwan has achieved the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal of eliminating Hepatitis C by 2025, reaching this milestone ahead of the global timeline. Through cross-sectoral collaboration from central to local levels, the nation has established an integrated strategy covering prevention, screening, and treatment. The results have been outstanding, with all key indicators surpassing the WHO’s Path to Elimination "Gold Tier" standards, including diagnosis and treatment rates exceeding 90%. Taiwan is preparing to submit the "Hepatitis C Elimination Report" to the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO), demonstrating its commitment to global health standards.
