Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have committed to the World Health Organisation's goal to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

The UK supports the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis through multiple channels. Provision of clean water, sanitation and hygiene promotion reduces the risk of transmission of Hepatitis A and E. DFID supports the immunisation of over 300 million children against Hepatitis B through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Support to UNITAID helps to improve access to better diagnostics for Hepatitis C and DFID’s contribution to the Global Fund supports programmes that reduce transmission of both HIV and Hepatitis C.