Egypt's hepatitis plague

The video discusses a major public health crisis in Egypt, where hepatitis C affects 10-20% of adults. The disease's spread is linked to a past vaccination campaign using unsterilized equipment. Patients suffer severe symptoms, and the financial burden of treatment is significant. Efforts to control the epidemic include collaboration with the Institut Pasteur to establish data systems for monitoring therapy. However, only a small percentage of patients receive care due to high costs, prompting a search for funding solutions.

What role is the Francis Institut Pasteur playing in controlling the epidemic?

What is the financial burden of treating a patient with Hepatitis C in Egypt?