Prevalence and Implications of Blood-Borne Hepatitis Viruses in Romania in 2023 – Targets for Elimination Viral Hepatitis as a Public Health Threat

In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a Global Health Sector Strategy for the elimination of viral hepatitis, which all WHO Member States have endorsed. Its main aim is to eliminate viral hepatitis as a major public health threat by 2030. An updated strategy developed in 2022 has assessed the achievements and gaps in reaching the targets of this initial strategy and has made further recommendations for concerted action. This paper reviews the current WHO targets and the available data for Romania to better inform clinical practice and public health strategies. It also describes the general and the specific measures that should be taken to reduce the incidence, prevalence, and burden of viral hepatitis, with specific considerations for healthcare workers.