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 Executive Board Agrees Resolution on Viral Hepatitis
In a major breakthrough following extensive lobbying from the WHA and patient groups, the 34 member states of the WHO EB have recommended a resolution on viral hepatitis to the World Health Assembly in May. Further Information
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.