West Bengal's Successful Battle Against Hepatitis B

West Bengal has achieved significant success in reducing Hepatitis B prevalence to 0.07%. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praised the mass vaccination initiative, crucial since 2022, targeting pregnant mothers and newborns. Continued efforts are planned to eradicate the virus further, following insights from national surveys.

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, announced a significant achievement in the state's healthcare sector: a dramatic reduction in the prevalence of Hepatitis B. The viral infection, which primarily affects the liver, has seen its rate plummet to 0.07% in the region.

This success is largely attributed to a robust mass vaccination campaign that commenced in 2022. The initiative, aimed at pregnant women and newborns, underscores the state's commitment to combating Hepatitis B.

A recent national survey has further confirmed West Bengal's progress, and ongoing efforts are planned to completely eliminate the disease's outbreak, strengthening the state's health strategy as indicated by Banerjee in her statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)