The WHA

Who are we?

The Public
Health Panel

What is this?

World Hepatitis Day 

Are you number 12?

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

Your
Country

Groups in your
country

Get 
Involved

World Hepatitis 
Campaign is more 
than just a day

Around 
the world

What is happening 
around the world

 

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.

 

Blog Updates
World Hepatitis Day 2009