This World Hepatitis Day, take the next step for your health.

This year, the National Theme for World Hepatitis Day in Australia is “Take the Next Step.” It encourages people to take the next step for their health, no matter where they are in their journey.

Whether you:

Have been thinking about getting vaccinated for hepatitis B
Have been diagnosed with hepatitis B but are not having regular monitoring
Have been considering getting tested for hepatitis C
Have been thinking about starting treatment for hepatitis C
...or are unsure what your next step is, but want to learn more

This is a reminder and opportunity to take the next step, whether that’s figuring out what comes next or taking action towards better health, support, and peace of mind.

Viral hepatitis in Australia

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are blood-borne viruses that affect your liver. Over time, they can lead to serious health issues, including liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Many people with hepatitis B or hepatitis C may not experience symptoms, which means they can live with the virus for years without knowing.

In Australia, an estimated 300,000 people are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C, and many remain undiagnosed or are not currently engaged in care.

Hepatitis C can be cured, and hepatitis B has a vaccine and can be managed.

You can live well with hepatitis, and there is support available to support you through your next step.

Download the 2025 factsheet
(2026 update coming soon)

Download the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander factsheet

#TakeTheNextStep for #WorldHepatitisDay

Call HepLink Australia for confidential, free and localised viral hepatitis information and support services: 1800 437 222

World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day, held on 28 July, is an international annual day observed by the United Nations and one of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) nine officially mandated global public health days.

World Hepatitis Day is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response as outlined in the WHO's Global hepatitis report of 2017. Internationally, branding and activities are delivered and coordinated by both the World Health Organization and the World Hepatitis Alliance, with over 160 countries delivering activities worldwide.

World Hepatitis Day in Australia

In Australia, World Hepatitis Day is coordinated by the national peak body Hepatitis Australia to raise awareness and promote action on viral hepatitis. Hepatitis Australia’s vision is to see an end to viral hepatitis in Australia.

The aim for World Hepatitis Day in Australia is to mobilise action on the elimination of viral hepatitis in Australia supported by national coordination.

World Hepatitis Alliance

The World Hepatitis Alliance leads the global fight against viral hepatitis, one of the leading causes of death worldwide. They are a global patient-led and patient-driven not-for-profit organisation with over 290 members in 94 countries. Their mission is to harness the power of people living with viral hepatitis to achieve its elimination. You can visit the global World Hepatitis Day site here: https://www.worldhepatitisday.org/

About hepatitis

Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are viruses that cause damage to your liver. They can be chronic, which means you could have them your whole life. Without treatment, they can lead to liver disease or liver cancer.

Learn more

Get involved

Australia has committed to eliminating hepatitis B and hepatitis C by 2030 — but we won’t get there without action.

Check out the different ways you can get involved in this year's World Hepatitis Day!

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