Egypt Sustains WHO Gold Tier Status on Hepatitis C Elimination
Egypt became the first country worldwide to maintain WHO Gold Tier status on the path to hepatitis C elimination, validated by the WHO Regional Validation Committee in July 2026.
In Brief
- •Egypt became the first country worldwide to maintain WHO Gold Tier status on the path to hepatitis C elimination, validated by the WHO Regional Validation Committee in July 2026.
- •The country’s prevalence fell from about 10 % to under 0.38 % over a decade, and among ages 15‑59 it dropped from 0.38 % to 0.28 % during 2023‑2025.
- •Egypt screened more than 5.5 million blood units and distributed 536 million auto‑disable syringes, achieving 100 % blood‑safety and injection‑safety coverage.
- •The 100 Million Healthy Lives campaign screened over 60 million people and treated more than 4.5 million hepatitis C patients.
- •A 54 % reduction in disease‑related mortality was recorded compared with 2018.
Why It Matters
Egypt’s sustained Gold Tier status demonstrates that long‑term, high‑impact investment in a single disease can strengthen the entire health system and deliver lasting benefits. The country’s integrated approach—combining nationwide screening, free treatment with locally produced antivirals, and rigorous safety measures—offers a replicable model for other nations aiming to eliminate hepatitis C and improve public health outcomes.
Key Details
- Gold Tier Status Sustained
- July 2026
- Prevalence (15‑59 yrs)
- 0.28 % (2023‑2025)
- Mortality Reduction
- 54 % vs 2018
- Blood Units Screened (2023‑2025)
- >5.5 million
- Auto‑disable Syringes Distributed
- 536 million
Context & Background
The WHO Gold Tier status is awarded to countries that meet stringent criteria for hepatitis C elimination, including sustained prevalence decline, comprehensive testing, treatment, and prevention services. Egypt’s achievement marks the first time a country has maintained this status over a multi‑year period.
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