WHO cites Georgia’s Hepatitis C elimination program as a successful example
The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) has cited Georgia’s Hepatitis C elimination program as a successful example, the Georgian Health Ministry said.
According to the Ministry, the WHO 2026 Global Report on Hepatitis emphasizes Georgia’s progress and experience in how a disease can be reduced through firm political will, large-scale testing, and the provision of universal treatment.
“Georgia’s Hepatitis C elimination program has demonstrated that elimination is not merely a goal, but a truly achievable outcome. By expanding testing, ensuring access to treatment, and collaborating closely with communities, we have dramatically reduced the burden of Hepatitis C in the country.
Our experience demonstrated that any country can make progress when Hepatitis elimination becomes a national priority,” said Maia Tsereteli, Head of Division of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, TB and STIs at the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC).
The Health Ministry believes this international recognition highlights Georgia’s leadership in this direction.
The WHO calls on countries in the European region to overcome barriers and draw on the experience of successful nations to achieve the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030.
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WHO cites Georgia’s Hepatitis C elimination program as a successful example
30.07.2026.18:13
The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) has cited Georgia’s Hepatitis C elimination program as a successful example, the Georgian Health Ministry said.
According to the Ministry, the WHO 2026 Global Report on Hepatitis emphasizes Georgia’s progress and experience in how a disease can be reduced through firm political will, large-scale testing, and the provision of universal treatment.
“Georgia’s Hepatitis C elimination program has demonstrated that elimination is not merely a goal, but a truly achievable outcome. By expanding testing, ensuring access to treatment, and collaborating closely with communities, we have dramatically reduced the burden of Hepatitis C in the country.
Our experience demonstrated that any country can make progress when Hepatitis elimination becomes a national priority,” said Maia Tsereteli, Head of Division of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, TB and STIs at the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC).
The Health Ministry believes this international recognition highlights Georgia’s leadership in this direction.
The WHO calls on countries in the European region to overcome barriers and draw on the experience of successful nations to achieve the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030.
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