World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is celebrated around the globe on July 28th, 2017. It is a day dedicated to spreading awareness about hepatitis by promoting testing for hepatitis B and C, and vaccination for hepatitis A and B. World Hepatitis Day aims to build momentum towards the elimination of hepatitis by 2030 as stated within the World Health Organization report
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Here is how your organization can help support World Hepatitis Day this year: participating in the World Hepatitis Alliance #ShowYourFace campaign, participate in one of the WHD events that can be found here and by spreading awareness on social media. HBU -Philadelphia will be in Washington, D.C. to advocate for hepatitis B at the Hep B United Summit.
Policy Brief
In May of 2017, Hep B United Philadelphia released its first annual policy brief. The brief provides background information on our organization, hepatitis B and provides recommendations on improving health outcomes for those directly impacted with hepatitis B. The brief can be found
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Join the Hep B United Action Center
Become a Hep B Advocate! Join the Hep B United Action Center to get the latest updates and news about hep B policy issues, learn about upcoming advocacy events, and be notified of opportunities to take action and show your support for our policy initiatives. You will also be provided with information, resources, and tools to help you communicate, educate, and engage your community.
In July's feature video, Bunmi shares her experience with hepatitis B in her family, and her stance to speak up about hepatitis B and its stigma.
We have begin releasing a unique patient story for each coming month of 2017. Our #justB Storytelling Campaign is a national effort to bring individuals affected by hepatitis B to share their stories to shed light on this serious disease, decrease stigma, discrimination, and promote the importance of testing and treatment for hepatitis B.
View other videos and learn more about our campaign at www.hepb.org/justb.
