Aleksejs Derovs

Aleksejs Derovs is an associate professor at Rīga Stradiņš University and the chairman of the Gastroenterology Society of Latvia. He has been actively involved in addressing public health issues, particularly focusing on the prevalence of hepatitis C in Latvia. Derovs emphasizes the importance of regular screening and early diagnosis to combat the significant health risks associated with hepatitis C, highlighting that many individuals may be unaware of their infection status. He has been in the news recently for discussing the results of a campaign aimed at increasing awareness and testing for hepatitis C, underscoring the need for systematic screening to control the disease's spread.