This World Hepatitis Day, it's time for action.
Australia’s next National Hepatitis B Strategy and National Hepatitis C Strategy outline Australia’s commitment to eliminating hepatitis B and hepatitis C as public health threats by 2030.
At current rates of progress, Australia will not achieve any of its viral hepatitis elimination targets.
With 2030 fast approaching, the time for action is now.
To see the latest statistics about hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Australia and why Australia can’t wait to eliminate hepatitis, download the World Hepatitis Day Factsheet using the button below.
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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 2025 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.
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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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Events
Events are happening all across Australia to raise awareness for World Hepatitis Day.
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