Hepatitis B and C: Detect. Treat. Prevent.

Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that affect the liver and can remain in the body for years without symptoms. Left untreated, they can cause serious health problems, including liver cancer.

In the EU, nearly 5 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B or C —many without even knowing it. Early diagnosis, vaccination, and access to treatment can save lives and stop the spread.

This animation explains how hepatitis B and C are transmitted, who is most at risk, and what can be done to prevent and control these infections.