Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination

We're delighted to host friends from Grady Health System, Imagine Hope, Emory University School of Medicine, GA Harm Reduction Coalition and others for a Hepatitis C Intervention Symposium in partnership with International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) here at our headquarters @TFGH.

?? It’s #EuropeanTestingWeek! This year’s theme is all about empowering communities, healthcare providers, and policymakers to become "testing champions"—boosting hepatitis testing and raising awareness about the benefits of early diagnosis. Early testing saves lives! With timely care, people with #HBV can live long, healthy lives, and those with #HCV can be cured. Ready to take action? Visit buff.ly/45ZstM5 for resources to get tested and inspire others to do the same. Let’s eliminate hepatitis together!

Put your hands together ???? for the Roadmap for Women and Youth Development (RAWYOD), a youth-led Nigerian ???? non-profit working to build communities where women, youth, and children can thrive. RAWYOD started a project in January, 2024 with the goal of reducing hepatitis B incidence in Nigeria by raising awareness of hepatitis B birth dose (HepB-BD) and calling for its integration into routine immunization programs. Their work focused on the Yobe State region and engaged healthcare workers, pregnant women and women of childbearing age, key stakeholders and community members through creative communication materials and events focusing on HepB-BD. See more of RAWYOD's communication materials and discover the far-reaching impact of their project: https://buff.ly/4eDWZ1u

?? The 75th Liver Meeting by AASLD showcased groundbreaking efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis! CGHE Director Dr. John Ward presented "Stemming the Rising Tide of New Viral Hepatitis Infections Globally," with leading experts discussing HBV & HCV epidemiology, innovative strategies, and key interventions like policy, harm reduction, diagnostics, and treatment/vaccination. Public Health Advisor Jana Manning shared National Hepatitis Profiles and Global Reports, offering critical insights to guide elimination strategies. CGHE also connected with global partners, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Harvey Alter and the World Hepatitis Alliance, to amplify momentum in the fight against hepatitis. Together, we’re eliminating hepatitis!

It's #WorldHepatitisTestingWeek! Testing is a critical component of hepatitis elimination. You can visit heptestweek.org for resources on getting tested for #HBV and #HCV and encouraging others to do the same.

The 75th Liver Meeting is here! Don’t miss CGHE Director Dr. John Ward and world-class experts discussing the latest on HBV & HCV: from global epidemiology to innovative solutions for reducing infections worldwide. Join us for insights on policy, harm reduction, advanced diagnostics, and breakthroughs in treatment and vaccination—key pillars to achieving viral hepatitis elimination. Stemming the Rising Tide of New Viral Hepatitis Infections Globally ?? Saturday, November 16, 2024 ?? 11:00 - 12:30 PM PST ?? San Diego, CA Registration is still open! https://buff.ly/3CEIska

This striking message advocating for hepatitis B birth dose comes from the Health and Rights Education Programme (HREP), a Malawian ???? based organization dedicated to promoting health and equal rights through health advocacy, research, and technical assistance. HREP Malawi has made great strides in promoting hepatitis awareness and hepatitis B birth dose (HepB-BD) through the years. Their first project in 2022 made hepatitis a topic of conversation through hosting a World Hepatitis Day event, meeting with the Ministry of Health to advocate for HepB-BD implementation, and training HREP Malawi members on clinical management of hepatitis. HREP Malawi began a second project in January of 2024 with fresh goals for the new year, including integrating HepB-BD into routine immunization and increasing demand for HepB-BD among pregnant persons, communities and healthcare workers. To learn all that HREP Malawi was able to accomplish and view more of their educational materials, follow this link: https://buff.ly/3CsL3T2

?? ?? Exciting news in the fight against hepatitis B! To meet its mission of expanding the knowledge base needed to eliminate viral hepatitis, the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination will take a major step forward with the establishment of the Center for Operational Research for Hepatitis B (COR-HEPB). With generous support from Open Philanthropy, COR-HEPB is the first global center dedicated to catalyzing investments and coordinating research that will expand access to hepatitis B care and treatments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Learn more about COR-HEPB and its mission to eliminate viral hepatitis: https://buff.ly/3UQPZaK

?? Celebrating 35 years of impact! In 1989, MSD transferred hepatitis B vaccine technology to China at no profit—a turning point in public health. Thanks to this collaboration, infant vaccination rates have soared to 99%, and HBV infections in children under five have dropped from 9.7% to just 0.3%, saving millions of lives. This groundbreaking initiative now serves as a model for tackling other diseases. Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/4hDee69 Check out The Coalition's first-ever 2024 Elimination Champions Legacy Awards celebrating Dr. Roy P. Vagelos and Prof. Zhao Kai for their groundbreaking work and enduring commitment to hepatitis B vaccination: https://buff.ly/40JWNea

???? Ready to explore how health systems are leading the charge to eliminate HCV? Join us TOMORROW for a powerful webinar where top experts share innovative strategies like electronic reminders, opt-out screening, and reflex testing to boost HCV screening and linkage to care. We’re excited to welcome our newest presenter, Dr. Alysse Wurcel from Boston Medical Center, along with: - Dr. John Scott, University of Washington - Dr. Cabell Jonas, Kaiser Permanente - Dr. Blair Thedinger, KC Care Health Center Don’t miss this chance to learn how coordinated action is driving #HCV elimination: https://buff.ly/3UumTxs