The Liver as a Thermometer of Cardiometabolic Health: Time to Prioritize MASLD in Global Health Policy

Over the past decades, the fight against hepatitis C has become one of the most remarkable public health successes of our time. Once a disease with profound clinical, social, and economic consequences, hepatitis C is now approaching elimination in countries like Spain. This achievement reflects the powerful convergence of scientific innovation, effective health policies, and a sustained collective effort by healthcare professionals, affected individuals, institutions, and civil society. It stands as a compelling demonstration that when scientific knowledge, political will, and civic engagement align, transformative and enduring progress is not only possible, it is inevitable.