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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 2d

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Mental health & hepatitis are linked.

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

✔️ Community briefing: bit.ly/45YnZIl
✔️ CIP module: bit.ly/3Tb4zIV
✔️ NOhep webinar: bit.ly/3KHiPbn

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’...

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 5d

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

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 6d

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.

🗓️ Monday 6 October
⏰12:00 GMT

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

See you soon!

World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 9d

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 — and answering your questions live.

🗓️ Monday, 6 October
⏰ 12:00 GMT
📍 Zoom

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

World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 10d

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

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 11d

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

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 12d

#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.

🗓️ Monday 6 October
⏰12:00 GMT

Register: bit.ly/4nEpp0E

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Philippa Matthews @pippa-matt.bsky.social · 23d

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 🧪

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

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Hepatitis SA @hepatitissa.asn.au · 19d

A significant development - acknowledgement of hepatitis testing and treatment as part of cancer prevention. Well done! @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
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Philippa Matthews @pippa-matt.bsky.social · Sep 12

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. 🧪
#PEPFAR #USAID #CDC #NIH #MedSky #LiverSky
@ice-hbv.bsky.social @who.int @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
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'Plan-B': 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 ...

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 26d

🚨 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

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We Are TB @wearetb.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks @globalhealthorg.bsky.social & @worldhepalliance.bsky.social for having Kate for “Exploring the Overlap Between NCDs & Communicable Diseases”. Many people in #tuberculosis treatment are also managing other health concerns - everyone deserves comprehensive care! #UNGA #TB

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · Sep 9

⏰ #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!

World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us tomorrow!

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

Global Health Council @globalhealthorg.bsky.social · Sep 8

Don't miss our upcoming webinar on Wednesday (9/10) at 9am ET! We'll be unpacking the links between NCDs and communicable diseases and exploring how integrated approaches can improve health outcomes worldwide.

Register here ➡️ us06web.zoom.us/webi...

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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · Aug 24

📹 #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.

Order your free testing kit ➡️ hepctest.nhs.uk/ref/ste1

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · Aug 21

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...

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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

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ESGVH (ESCMID Study Group for Viral Hepatitis) @esgvh.bsky.social · Jul 28

🟡Today is #WorldHepatitisDay

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

🎥Missed our webinar with @ecdc.europa.eu, @whoeurope.bsky.social & @worldhepalliance.bsky.social?
👉Replay now: lnkd.in/dmJKN85U

#Hepatitis #WHD2025
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Marion Delphin @mariondelphin.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · Jul 28

Hepatitis often doesn't have any symptoms. It is important to get tested! #WorldHepatitisDay #testing #HepA #HepB #HepC @worldhepalliance.bsky.social

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Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance @ohioliver.bsky.social · Jul 28

📣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

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 29

📢 ICYMI: Hepatitis is now the second deadliest communicable disease – yet most people living with it don’t even know.

This piece from @worldhepalliance.bsky.social calls for scaled-up testing, treatment and real political commitment.

📖 Read here: bit.ly/454uM1g

Time to Eliminate the World's Second Deadliest Virus | Action for Global Health

Hepatitis kills over 1 million people a year. On #WorldHepatitisDay, we explore the urgent need to eliminate this silent epidemic.

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 28

💬 "These deaths are avoidable."

Stigma, underfunding & silence fuel the hepatitis crisis.

On #WorldHepatitisDay, we echo @worldhepalliance.bsky.social's call:

🧪 Scale up testing
💊 Expand treatment
✊ End the stigma

Read the article 👉 bit.ly/454uM1g

Time to Eliminate the World's Second Deadliest Virus | Action for Global Health

Hepatitis kills over 1 million people a year. On #WorldHepatitisDay, we explore the urgent need to eliminate this silent epidemic.

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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · Jul 28

Did you know that you can pass hepatitis B from parent to baby?
@worldhepalliance.bsky.social
#WorldHepatitisDay

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