20% of the Rohingya population in Cox's Bazar camps have tested positive for hepatitis C

A survey by MSF's Epicentre in Cox’s Bazar camps reveals that nearly one-third of adults have been exposed to hepatitis C, with 20% having active infections. The Rohingya, facing lack of healthcare access and unsafe medical practices, suffer from high infection rates. MSF, the primary care provider, struggles to meet the demand, as treatment options are scarce and expensive. The WHO, IOM, and Save the Children plan to treat 900 patients, but a large-scale 'test and treat' campaign is crucial to prevent severe liver complications and deaths. MSF is committed to supporting Bangladesh in expanding hepatitis C care.