Because shockingly one in 12 people worldwide are living with either chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C. While this is far higher than the prevalence of HIV or any cancer, awareness is inexplicably low and the majority of those infected are unaware
WHO Resolution
In response to efforts by the World Hepatitis Alliance and global patient groups, a resolution on viral hepatitis will now be discussed at WHO Executive Board meeting in 2010. Please support our call for the Executive Board to ensure global action to tackle viral hepatitis.
The Canadian Society for International Health Launches the Global Hepatitis C Network
The Canadian Society for International Health, a non-governmental organisation that works domestically and internationally to reduce global health inequities and strengthen health systems, recently launched the Global Hepatitis C Network to increase awareness and understanding of issues related to the global hepatitis C epidemic in Canada and abroad.
For more information, check out the Canada section of the ‘Around the World’ map.