ArticleHepatology international2026
National guideline for hepatitis B elimination in Thailand: a decentralized health system model for expanding diagnosis and treatment.
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Abstract
Despite sustained universal infant hepatitis B vaccination, chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains an important cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in Thailand, particularly among adults born before vaccine implementation. This article summarizes the 2026 National Guideline on Elimination of Viral Hepatitis B in Thailand and presents a health-system framework for addressing the remaining disease burden. The guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel using evidence from international recommendations, peer-reviewed literature, national epidemiological data, implementation studies, and health economic analyses. The recommendations were formulated using the GRADE framework and adapted for implementation within Thailand's Universal Health Coverage system. The national strategy prioritizes birth-cohort HBsAg screening for adults born before 1992, simplified evidence-based treatment eligibility incorporating non-invasive fibrosis assessment and virological criteria, and first-line use of high genetic-barrier nucleos(t)ide analogs. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission prioritizes HBV DNA-guided antiviral prophylaxis, with simplified implementation pathways reserved for settings with substantial diagnostic constraints. Long-term care emphasizes structured monitoring, appropriate specialist referral, conservative treatment discontinuation criteria, defined retreatment thresholds, and risk-based semiannual ultrasound surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma. Integration with antenatal services, HIV programs, and primary care facilities supports decentralized delivery and continuity of care. Thailand's 2026 hepatitis B guideline operationalizes evidence-based CHB management within a publicly financed decentralized health system and provides a scalable model for expanding hepatitis B diagnosis and treatment in endemic settings.
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