# England on track to eliminate hepatitis C

England is set to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat, following successful screening and treatment campaigns. The milestone marks a major achievement in fighting a virus that can cause severe liver disease and cancer.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Health
- [BBC Health](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75gk620r22o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:40:58 GMT

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75gk620r22o) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:41:59 +0000