Madam Patience Oduro, a Principal Physician Assistant at Anaji Health Clinic has encouraged the public to test for hepatitis, especially hepatitis B, to know their status and vaccinate against it.
According to her, hepatitis B is the most common in Ghana and has the potential to quickly kill patients who reach the serious stage.
She said people who test negative for hepatitis are required to take the vaccine, while those who test positive are put on medication to protect their liver.
She advised in an interview with Spice FM to create awareness of hepatitis B and its prevention and treatment.
Madam Patience Oduro stated that hepatitis B is an infection of the liver, caused by the hepatitis B virus, which can be transmitted through body fluid during sexual intercourse, mother-to-child transmission, and sharing of sharp objects such as needles, shaving sticks and blades.
She advocated for safe sex and avoiding the sharing of sharp objects as another means of prevention.
Author- Dorothy Donkor
