zeenews (28th July 2017, New Delhi)
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Disease affects 400 mn people worldwide, over 10 times the HIV epidemic
Globally, about 1.4 million people die each year from hepatitis. It is estimated that only 5% of people with chronic hepatitis know of their infection, and less than 1% have access to treatment.