Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare: Hepatitis C spreads in Finland, particularly due to drug use
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has released new information regarding the situation of hepatitis C infections in Finland. According to recent findings, the majority of infections are still linked to intravenous drug use.
According to the report, hepatitis C is a serious liver disease that spreads primarily through blood. In Finland, the prevention of infections has been a key part of public health work, but challenges remain, particularly in reaching high-risk groups and getting them into treatment.
THL emphasizes that the availability of clean injection equipment and health counseling are important means of reducing infections. Although medical treatments have advanced significantly in recent years, prevention remains the most effective way to control the spread of the disease in the population.
The agency reminds that hepatitis C can remain asymptomatic for a long time, which is why an infection may go unnoticed. Therefore, it is important that individuals belonging to risk groups seek testing with a low threshold if they suspect they have been infected.
Finnish healthcare continues to strive to improve the accessibility of services. The goal is to reduce the number of infections and ensure that everyone who is ill receives the care they need at the earliest possible stage.