Hepatitis B Foundation

NEWS?????Webinar: launch of WHO Operational guide on priorities in planning person-centered hepatitis B and C testing services – [World Health Organization] ??Testing is an essential entry point in accessing #hepatitisB and C prevention, care and treatment services, making it a critical component of national responses. ???Join us for a webinar to launch WHO’s new Operational guide on priorities in planning person-centered hepatitis B and C testing services. Learn more?? https://ow.ly/Sq2C50UgeAb

New B Heppy PODCAST???: Partner spotlight, raising awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer among Somali communities In this episode, Anousha invited Mohamed Ali, a public health professional with the Seattle King County Health Department as well as a board member with Somali Health Board. Mohamed shared his experience working on the liver cancer disparities project and educating #Somali communities in Seattle about the link between #hepatitisB and #LiverCancer. Listen to the PODCAST??? https://ow.ly/2BZQ50UfTGg

??After his brother's #hepatitisB diagnosis and eventual passing due to liver #cirrhosis, Father Benjamin experienced the emotional and financial strain of navigating his sibling’s illness. Through his brother's battle and the family's efforts to find effective treatments, Father Benjamin has become a ???voice advocating for better #hepB awareness and care.???? ?Fr. Benjamin’s story: https://lnkd.in/gR3Five6

As the holiday season quickly approaches, we invite you to join us and those around the world ??on Tuesday, Dec. 3 in supporting a cause close to your heart. ?? ??This Giving Tuesday, please help us expand our U.S. and global work in education, prevention and research, through our Storytelling program. We’ll be highlighting some of our storytellers this week, with a new video launching on Giving Tuesday- you won’t want to miss it! Check back here every day for more information and to follow along with our Storytellers! Please DONATE here ?? https://ow.ly/5pRH50Ufn4R #GivingTuesday #hepatitisB #LiverCancer #storytellers #justB #BtheVoice

BioBuzz, has nominated our CEO Louis Kassa for their Community Builder award! Vote today and every day between now and?11:59 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 13, for your favorites! You can vote here: https://lnkd.in/er8piHHE

Upcoming WEBINAR ??? “Hepatitis Delta Virus in Uzbekistan: A Deep Dive.” ??Dec. 5, 2024 ??8 a.m. EST Hepatitis delta testing remains limited worldwide??, though better documented in regions like Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Join our webinar with ??????Dr. Malika Khodjaeva, PhD, MPH, from Uzbekistan’s Research Institute of Virology, as she discusses HDV prevalence in Uzbekistan, access to testing and treatment, and the disease’s future outlook. Don’t miss this insightful session! REGISTER ?? https://ow.ly/A8W050UcS4w

?How does the #ClinicalTrial process work? ?Many steps are required to ensure a drug is safe and effective as it travels from preclinical studies to phase 4. This involved process that can take 15+ years and cost $800+ million. Learn more ??https://ow.ly/fhuz50UbMl3

??After his brother's #hepatitisB diagnosis and eventual passing due to liver #cirrhosis, Father Benjamin experienced the emotional and financial strain of navigating his sibling’s illness. Through his brother's battle and the family's efforts to find effective treatments, Father Benjamin has become a ???voice advocating for better #hepB awareness and care.???? ?Fr. Benjamin’s story: https://lnkd.in/gR3Five6

?? Seeking youth & adolescent perspectives on hepatitis B The Hepatitis B Foundation wants to learn about the experiences of young people with hepatitis B to improve care and support. If you or someone you know is a youth with #hepatitisB, you can participate in a brief screening #survey.??Your insights will help inform clinicians and healthcare professionals about the unique needs of youth and adolescents. Sign up ?? https://ow.ly/sAwj50Ub8sa ?Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Universal Children's Day is celebrated on Nov. 20 to promote international togetherness and awareness for improving children's welfare. Protecting children against hepatitis B for a lifetime only requires a few vaccine shots, which are safe and effective for all infants and children up to 18 years. #WorldChildrensDay #Vaccinate4HepB ??Learn more on our website: https://ow.ly/Nt9T50TYbHh #WorldChildrensDay????????????