A commentary on why the region needs to reckon with the economic weight of fatty liver disease.
Saudi Journal of GastroenterologySaudi J Gastroenterol. 2025; 31(5); pp. 249-251
Mohamed El-Kassas and Faisal M. Sanai
SGA Briefing
This commentary examines the growing clinical and financial toll of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease across the Middle East and North Africa. It calls attention to the region's specific challenges in screening, treatment access, and health-system planning, framing them as opportunities for coordinated policy action.
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