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World Hepatitis Alliance @worldhepalliance.bsky.social · 1d

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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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 1d

🧠 Hepatitis doesn’t just affect the body; it can also isolate.

Stigma and discrimination pushes people into silence, delays treatment, and can lead to feelings of anxiety and shame.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s break the silence and push to end #hepatitis stigma. 📣

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

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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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 Big congratulations to @helenclarknz.bsky.social NZ on her appointment as Chair of the @gavi.org Board!

As the Global Ambassador for The Hepatitis Fund, Helen brings unmatched leadership and dedication to global health. We’re thrilled to see her take on this vital role.

Helen Clark named as new Chair of the Gavi Board

Gavi Board unanimously approves the selection of Rt Hon Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, as its new Chair.

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 5d

President Trump falsely claimed newborns don’t need the #hepatitis B vaccine. Experts disagree, early vaccination prevents lifelong liver disease.

If in doubt, follow the science. 🔬

Fact check: What you need to know about Trump’s misinformation about vaccines, autism and hepatitis B | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump’s Monday comments about autism and public health were filled with misinformation that left many doctors aghast – and not just about Tylenol.

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks to our partners and donors, over 250,000 people have been tested and diagnosed, 20,000+ are on treatment, and 1,300+ healthcare workers are now trained to fight #hepatitis.

Together, we’re funding real solutions and changing real lives. ❤️‍🩹

The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 14d

The #hepatitis B birth dose is a proven safeguard for infants, preventing millions of infections worldwide.

As architect of Egypt’s hepatitis C elimination campaign, Dr. Hala Zaid warns: Weakening birth dose policy puts newborns at risk. 📖 #VaccinesWork

Safeguarding future generations: Advocating for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination

As the former Minister of Health and Population in Egypt and the architect of one of the most successful public health campaigns in history, which led to the elimination of hepatitis C from our nation...

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 21d

🛑 Delaying the #hepatitis B birth dose isn’t just risky, it’s a rollback on decades of progress. Every newborn deserves protection from day 1.

The Hepatitis Fund's Dr Hala Zaid urges action after a US panel postpones a vote that could weaken birth dose recommendations.

Read it here: zurl.co/EjOHH

The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 26d

⏳ There are just 2 weeks left to submit your abstract for HEP-DART 2025.

Submit an abstract by 29 September and join the global conversation on hepatitis research and treatment. 👉https://informedhorizonseducation.com/abstracts-hepdart-2025

#HEPDART2025

The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · 27d

🌏 #Vietnam is leading the charge to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of #HepatitisB.

With Hepatitis Fund support, 8,275 pregnant women were screened, 73% early in pregnancy. This model is now shaping national policy & transforming maternal care.

thehepatitisfund.org/phuong-vos-story

The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Sep 10

The #HepatitisB birth dose has been routine since 1991, cutting childhood infections by 99%. Without it, 90% of exposed newborns risk chronic disease and #LiverCancer. Some now question its value, but the science is clear: Early protection saves lives. 👏

The hepatitis B vaccine has sharply cut infections in children. Why are some against it?

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel is set to discuss and possibly vote on the vaccine at a meeting next week.

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Hepatitis Fund’s global Grant Programme empowers governments and organizations to design and implement effective strategies for eliminating viral #hepatitis.

🌍 By fostering collaboration and innovation, we help pave the way toward a world free from this preventable disease.

The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎓 Together with our partners, The Hepatitis Fund is helping train #Zambia’s future #hepatitis professionals, helping the country greatly expand its ability to diagnose, treat, and save lives.

Learn more about our ongoing programs: thehepatitisfund.org/grant-portfolio

The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 27

💰 Every $1 invested in #hepatitis elimination unlocks $3 in savings and economic growth.

We have the tools we need to make disease elimination a reality. What’s missing is the funding and political will to mobilise action.

🌎 Join us as we turn possibility into progress: www.thehepatitisfund.org.

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 24

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 24

✅ Some key policy recommendations from the newly released 'Best Practices in #Hepatitis Elimination' report, created by Anja Hughes, Leila Izard Vera, and Levi Luder.

Access the full report and recommendations here:
thehepatitisfund.org/best-practic...

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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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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 22

📢 Excited to share the launch of a global Patient Charter to improve care for people with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary #LiverCancer.

The Hepatitis Fund's Jade Chakowa contributed to this milestone.

📖 Read the article:

Resolution of vitreomacular traction following intravitreal triamcinol | OPTH

Resolution of vitreomacular traction following intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection in an eye with branch retinal vein occlusion Göktuğ Seymenoğlu,1 Özcan Kayikçioğlu,1 Bilg...

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 19

🛡️ Hepatitis B can be prevented. #Hepatitis C can be cured. But only if we act.

The latest update from the @who.int highlights how #Thailand continues to proactively lead the way in protecting communities through vaccination, testing, and treatment.

How to vaccinate and protect against Hepatitis B and C

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎓 Supported by The Hepatitis Fund, grad students from the @gvagrad.bsky.social share 22 key recommendations to eliminate #hepatitis in LMICs, based on case studies from Egypt, Rwanda, Vietnam and Pakistan.

📘 Read the report and recommendations: thehepatitisfund.org/best-practic...

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 13

A world without #hepatitis is possible if we work together to raise awareness, expand testing, and ensure treatment for all.

- @who.int Director-General @drtedros.who.int.

The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 10

A single birth-dose of the #hepatitisB vaccine can offer newborns lifelong protection. Yet less than half of newborns globally receive this critical dose.

It's time to close the gap and give every child a healthy start. 🌍 #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll

The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 7

👏 Congratulations to #Taiwan for its extraordinary progress towards eliminating #hepatitis C. Expanded screening will benefit nearly 2 million more people , a strong step forward showing what’s possible when science, policy & community align.

Taiwan to apply for WHO hepatitis C certification this year - Focus Taiwan

Taiwan will apply for World Health Organization (WHO) hepatitis C certification in November or December after achieving its 2030 target, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW).

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 4

[email protected] now classifies #hepatitis D as carcinogenic, citing strong links to liver cancer. Countries are urged to boost surveillance, expand testing and treatment, and integrate hepatitis care into primary health services to curb its growing impact.

WHO urges action on hepatitis, announcing hepatitis D as carcinogenic

As we mark World Hepatitis Day, WHO calls on governments and partners to urgently accelerate efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat and reduce liver cancer deaths.

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The Hepatitis Fund @hepatitisfund.bsky.social · Aug 1

“The elimination of viral #hepatitis has been neglected for too many years. If no other government comes forward to close the funding gap, we will face an alarming increase in transmission."

– Finn Jarle Rode, The Hepatitis Fund Executive Director.