Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for expanded access to prevention, testing, treatment and care for viral hepatitis as the country joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Hepatitis Day.
In a statement marking the annual observance, Senator Tinubu joined the global community in raising awareness about viral hepatitis and the need for sustained action to eliminate the disease as a public health threat.
Speaking on this year’s theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s break it down,” the First Lady stressed the importance of improving public understanding of the disease, dispelling misconceptions, and removing barriers that prevent people from accessing life-saving health services.
She urged governments, health institutions, development partners and communities to strengthen collaboration in tackling stigma, promoting early diagnosis, and ensuring that no one is left behind in the fight against hepatitis.
Senator Tinubu also reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, in line with global health targets, while advancing healthier and more resilient communities across Nigeria.
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