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Fighting for a world free from #hepatitis #by2030. Follow to help eliminate this deadly disease, which claims one life every 30 seconds. worldhepatitisalliance.org

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An estimated 12M people live with hepatitis delta, yet testing & treatment remain limited. Join our #HepTestWeek webinar on 12 Nov to explore the testing landscape, barriers & next steps. Chaired by Rachel Halford with Prof. Maria Buti. Register: https://bit.ly/4odkUuh

30.10.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer.

As we wrap up #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth and approach #HepTestWeek, let’s keep raising awareness about this silent killer. Protect your health β€” get tested for hepatitis! πŸ’ͺ

Take action by adding your organisation to our map: heptestweek.org

30.10.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ahead of #HepTestWeek, we're hosting a practical workshop on community-led testing, delivered three times: once each in English, French, & Spanish.

English: 11 Nov 15:00-16:00 GMT - bit.ly/3Wq94kv
French: 12 Nov 12:00-13:00 GMT - bit.ly/4hzCM0a
Spanish: 12 Nov 14:00-15:00 GMT - bit.ly/48MIQA2

29.10.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ #HepVoice July–September edition is out!

In this issue, we share highlights from this year’s #WorldHepatitisDay, and spotlight inspiring examples of community leadership in the US, Nigeria, and Mumbai.

πŸ‘‰ Read here: bit.ly/4qtIwMO

28.10.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re at the #AfricanHepatitisSummit in Kigali!

Highlights so far:

Our President, Rachel Halford, delivering opening remarks at the WHO pre-meeting.
Our CEO, Cary James, speaking at the opening of the Africa CDC pre-meeting.
Group photos with Africa CDC and WHA AFRO members.

28.10.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a productive meeting with Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr Tereza Kasaeva on working with @who.int, to accelerate progress towards eliminating viral hepatitis through integrated testing, treatment, and vaccination.

Together, we can end viral hepatitis.

#HepCantWait #LCAM

27.10.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Less than a month to go until #HepTestWeek!

Explore our campaign resources and discover how you can take action at heptestweek.org

You can also add your organisation to our Map to show your support for World Hepatitis Testing Week, so we can continue building the movement worldwide.

22.10.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We were honoured to join partners and friends at the launch of the Patient Charter for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) last night.

WHA was part of a multi-disciplinary group that created this important resource, supported by @astrazeneca.

Download here: https://bit.ly/4oAwIa1

21.10.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mental Health - World Hepatitis Alliance Mental Health Hepatitis and mental health are closely linked. People with mental health conditions are at higher risk of hepatitis, and hepatitis can cause mental health issues and/or impact a person’...

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Mental health & hepatitis are linked.

Explore our community advocacy resources to support the integration of mental health and hepatitis care.

βœ”οΈ Community briefing: bit.ly/45YnZIl
βœ”οΈ CIP module: bit.ly/3Tb4zIV
βœ”οΈ NOhep webinar: bit.ly/3KHiPbn

10.10.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth.

Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and the majority of cases are caused by viral hepatitis.

This October, let’s unite to integrate hepatitis into cancer prevention strategies.

Read more on our white paper: https://bit.ly/4kRJeQk

07.10.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starting in two hours!

Join us for the World Hepatitis Testing Week 2025 briefing call!

Learn about all the ways you can take action for #HepTestWeek in November.

πŸ—“οΈ Monday 6 October
⏰12:00 GMT

Register: https://bit.ly/4nEpp0E

See you soon!

06.10.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you registered yet?

Don’t miss our #HepTestWeek campaign briefing call on Monday!

We’ll be sharing all the ways you can get involved this November β€” and answering your questions live.

πŸ—“οΈ Monday, 6 October
⏰ 12:00 GMT
πŸ“ Zoom

πŸ‘‰ Register now: https://bit.ly/4nEpp0E

03.10.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New briefing by WHA and CHAI to support advocates in engaging in the Global Fund’s reprioritisation efforts in GC8.

It includes an overview of the Global Fund’s reprioritisation process, opportunities & risks for hepatitis, & next steps & advocacy messages for communities.

Read: lnkd.in/ecfX3qTA

02.10.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hepatitis B Foundation & ICE-HBV are co-hosting a moderated panel discussion on the rationale for expanded & early treatment of hepatitis B.

It covers two recent co-authored papers published in @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social & our WPRO Board Member, Thomas Tu, is a panelist.

Register: bit.ly/46NSW0O

01.10.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#HepTestWeek is back!

Join us on Monday to learn more about World Hepatitis Testing Week 2025!

We'll be showcasing new messaging & resources, a tour of the website, and ways to take action during testing week this year, starting 17 November.

πŸ—“οΈ Monday 6 October
⏰12:00 GMT

Register: bit.ly/4nEpp0E

30.09.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of presentation showing results of hepatitis stigma survey led by ECDC and world hepatitis alliance

Photo of presentation showing results of hepatitis stigma survey led by ECDC and world hepatitis alliance

Session led by @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
#COLDA2025 representing lived experience including #stigma and #discrimination for people living with #HBV.
A threat to wellbeing and a roadblock on progress to #elimination.
#NoHep #MedSky πŸ§ͺ

18.09.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A significant development - acknowledgement of hepatitis testing and treatment as part of cancer prevention. Well done! @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
@hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social

23.09.2025 06:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
'Plan-B':Β  Impact of changes in the global funding landscape for Hepatitis B clinical and research programmes Introduction: Major cuts have been made to the global funding landscape since the beginning of 2025, including pausing or cancellation of existing grants, and cuts to specific organisations providing ...

Impact of international #funding cuts on #HBV.
Results of a questionnaire to clinical, research & civil society reflect high impact, presented at HBV meeting in #Berlin. πŸ§ͺ
#PEPFAR #USAID #CDC #NIH #MedSky #LiverSky
@ice-hbv.bsky.social @who.int @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
doi.org/10.6084/m9.f...

12.09.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨 We are excited to announce that abstract submissions for the #WorldHepatitisSummit 2026 have been extended!

Submissions will now close by 23:59 (UTC) on Monday, 22 September.

Learn more and submit here: bit.ly/4lqZfNJ

16.09.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks @globalhealthorg.bsky.social & @worldhepalliance.bsky.social for having Kate for β€œExploring the Overlap Between NCDs & Communicable Diseases”. Many people in #tuberculosis treatment are also managing other health concerns - everyone deserves comprehensive care! #UNGA #TB

10.09.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ #WorldHepatitisSummit abstract submissions close next Wednesday, 17 September!

Submit while it's still open: bit.ly/4lqZfNJ

Submissions will be reviewed by independent peer reviewers and, if successful, selected for an oral presentation, poster tour presentation, or a poster at the summit!

09.09.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us tomorrow!

Our CEO, Cary James, and AFRO board member will be speaking!

09.09.2025 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ΉΒ #Throwback to #WorldHepatitisDay, when Supa Chantschool, CEO of #HepBCompanion and patient advocate at King’s, shared what it's like living with #Hepatitis B and the importance of being tested for the virus.
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Order your free testing kit ➑️ hepctest.nhs.uk/ref/ste1  
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@worldhepalliance.bsky.social

24.08.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mental health and hepatitis are closely linked, yet they are not often discussed together.

To help address this, WHA and United for Global Mental Health (UGMH) are excited to announce "Breaking silos & connecting care: An integrated approach to hepatitis & mental health".

Register: bit.ly/4646Oox

26.08.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration for the #WorldHepatitisSummit 2026 is now officially OPEN!

Join us in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28–30 April 2026 to accelerate global action, foster stronger partnerships, and promote equitable strategies in the fight against hepatitis.

Register: worldhepatitissummit.org/2026-registr...

21.08.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know that women with hepatitis B can safely breastfeed their baby? It's not transmitted through breastmilk – but if they have cracked nipples, they should practice proper nipple care.

Discover everything a mother would need to know about hepatitis: bit.ly/NOhepMums

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek

04.08.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🟑Today is #WorldHepatitisDay

@esgvh.bsky.social stands for stigma-free equitable access to viral hepatitis testing & treatment.

πŸŽ₯Missed our webinar with @ecdc.europa.eu, @whoeurope.bsky.social & @worldhepalliance.bsky.social?
πŸ‘‰Replay now: lnkd.in/dmJKN85U

#Hepatitis #WHD2025
@escmid.bsky.social

28.07.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Knowledge is power in the fight against viral hepatitis. On #WorldHepatitisDay, catch this quick crash course by @pippa-matt.bsky.social β€” breaking down the basics of HBV and why it matters. @crick.ac.uk @worldhepalliance.bsky.social #nohep
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFr9...

28.07.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hepatitis often doesn't have any symptoms. It is important to get tested! #WorldHepatitisDay #testing #HepA #HepB #HepC @worldhepalliance.bsky.social

28.07.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£Today is #WorldHepatitisDay! We are joining @worldhepalliance.bsky.social to raise awareness about this #liverdisease and encourage everyone to #GetTheFacts, #TakeAction, and #GetTested!

Visit www.worldhepatitisday.org for more information!

#HepatitisAwareness #NEOLA

28.07.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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