Hepatitis in African countries Nigeria is rising at an alarming rate, with special mention to Hepatitis C in Nigeria. Countries like Rwanda, Uganda, and Benin Republic are provided access to free hepatitis testing; Nigeria still waits for this privilege. The testing and treatment of Hepatitis C in Nigeria is available at a cost.

In February 2020, African heads of states and governments including that of Nigeria, pledged to the Cairo Declaration to address viral hepatitis as a public health threat. Let’s have a look at the situation and Hepatitis C treatment in Nigeria.

The Cost of Hepatitis C Treatment in Nigeria

The cost of Hepatitis C treatment in Nigeria (Cost of a 12- weeks regimen of DAA per patient is on an average) USD 750 (from primarily generic sources) and USD 1200 (from the originator firm).

When it comes to Hepatitis C Genotypes in Nigeria, at least two major HCV genotypes – 1 and 4 are confirmed. Two novel sequences have also been designated provisionally as genotypes 1d and 4i.

However, Hepatitis C cost in India is USD 300 to 500, which is, in comparison to the cost of Hepatitis C treatment in Nigeria on an average considering both generic and originator sources is quite affordable.

I can help Nigerian hep c patients to arrange a 12-week course for Hep C drugs directly from India at lowest possible cost.

Hepatitis C Situation in Nigeria

While marking the world hepatitis day in 2020, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Nigeria’s health minister confirmed that an estimated 20 million Nigerians suffer from chronic hepatitis B and C infections. He added that vaccination is of utmost importance to eliminate hepatitis infection by 2030.

However, Nigeria doesn’t show any signs signaling at being free from Hepatitis by 2030. It is estimated that out of almost 200 million population of the country, 12% have contracted chronic hepatitis B. And 2% of the populace is battling chronic hepatitis C.

Source: premiumtimesng.com

Hepatitis C Issues and Challenges in Nigeria

Following are the issues and challenges regarding the treatment of Hepatitis C in Nigeria are –

• Challenges to access health care

Geographical and financial barriers hinder the access of common masses to testing and treatment. Availability of alternative tests and treatment providers being connected to the health system and effectiveness for treatment outcomes is also lacking there.

• Financial barriers

The Nigerian populace who can access health care services, still face financial challenges to get tested and treated for Hepatitis. Although a system of universal health coverage is being developed, most of the expenditure (approximately 70%) for health in Nigeria is private.

Only a small part of the Nigerian population (approximately 4-5%) is covered by health insurance. Test and Hepatitis C Treatment Cost in Nigeria stand as barriers in the way to people accessing viral hepatitis care. The care includes vaccines apart from tests and treatment and needs to be paid for. But the supplies are limited.

• Service barriers

Health care resources such as the health care workforce are distorted towards secondary and tertiary services. These services are mostly available in urban areas. Thus, the rural areas suffer. Now-a -days, Hepatitis C treatment in Nigeria is made available at tertiary level services. Unfortunately, a majority of people don’t have access to such services.

It is because of these barriers that the hepatitis care continuum is driven towards unscrupulous practices in Nigeria by some organizations and individuals.

Another aspect that adds to the Hepatitis treatment challenges and issues in Nigeria is the lack of social and financial risk protection. It results in making people more susceptible to the disease, more poverty, and unequal health care facilities.

But the good thing is, because of such issues, relatively cheaper treatment and even alternative herbal cure is provided to vulnerable patients.

Source: hepb.org

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