{"id":7222,"date":"2025-09-06T06:50:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T06:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/?p=7222"},"modified":"2025-09-06T06:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T06:50:12","slug":"uganda-declares-war-on-hepatitis-b-with-new-birth-dose-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/06\/uganda-declares-war-on-hepatitis-b-with-new-birth-dose-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"Uganda Declares War on Hepatitis B with New Birth Dose Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PADER, UGANDA<\/strong> &#8211; Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng heralded the new Hepatitis B birth dose as a &#8220;decisive turning point&#8221; for Uganda, branding it the nation&#8217;s most powerful weapon in the relentless fight to eradicate the devastating disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Aceng officiated at the official launch of the Hepatitis B birth dose vaccine into the national routine immunization schedule on Friday, September 5, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The landmark event, which also commemorated World Hepatitis Day 2025, was held at Acholibur Secondary School in Pader District under the global theme, \u201cHepatitis: Let&#8217;s Break It Down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ultimate goal of this concerted effort is to break down obstacles and put Uganda on a firm path to achieve the global target of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minister Aceng launched the vaccine with a resounding declaration of its critical importance, labeling it a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; in Uganda&#8217;s public health battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She confirmed that the dose must be administered within 24 hours of birth, calling it the single most effective intervention for preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Hepatitis B birth dose is given within 24 hours of birth and is the most effective way of preventing mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B. I call upon all parents, caregivers, and health workers to embrace this life-saving vaccine and ensure all children are vaccinated in a timely manner,\u201d stated Dr. Aceng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minister emphasized that this integration represents a critical step from public awareness to tangible, life-saving intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hepatitis B is a leading cause of liver cirrhosis and cancer in Uganda, with a significant portion of chronic infections acquired through vertical transmission from mother to child during birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commemoration brought together health officials, development partners, local leaders, and community members, featuring educational skits, testimonies, and free screening services to demystify the disease and encourage testing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PADER, UGANDA &#8211; Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng heralded the new 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