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Doctor in the House: World Hepatitis Day – Better Screening and Treatment

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Haniza Omar, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist

26-Jul-19 16:00

Doctor in the House: World Hepatitis Day – Better Screening and Treatment

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The Ministry of Health’s free nationwide screening for Hepatitis C just ended last weekend. How important is screening to pick up undiagnosed viral hepatitis? In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day on 28th July, we look at Malaysia’s targets and progress towards eliminating hepatitis.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy


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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases and Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science,  Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:  Bigger Picture,  Health and Living,  hepatitis,  liver,  cirrhosis,  screening,  vaccination, 


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