- Sakarie Mustafe Hidig1, Hannan Samatar2 , Mustafe Muhumed Adan3
- 1Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Province, PR.China, 2Department of Cardiology, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Cheshire, United Kingdom, 3Laboratory and Blood Bank Center, Manhal Hospital , Hargiesa , Somaliland
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SSR Journal of Multidisciplinary (SSRJM)
Abstract: In regions like Somaliland, where healthcare resources are limited, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection presents a significant public health concern. This study investigates the prevalence of HBV infection within a population at a single healthcare center in Somaliland. Our findings reveal a higher burden of HBV among older individuals, with a nearly equal distribution between males and females. Early detection, particularly in high-risk age groups, is crucial for controlling the spread of HBV and reducing its long-term impact on public health in Somaliland. Addressing this challenge requires targeted interventions to improve screening, prevention, and treatment efforts in resource-limited settings.
Keywords: Hepatitis B virus, Somalia-land, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen.
Abbreviations: HBV = Hepatitis B virus, HBsAg = Hepatitis B surface antigen
