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 2024 in Australia is to mobilise action on the elimination of viral hepatitis in Australia supported by national coordination. The global theme for World Hepatitis Day 2024 is "It's time for action." You can download our factsheet with the latest statistics on hepatitis B and C in Australia here.

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

In 2024 the national theme is It’s time for action, reminding us that we need to be proactive and act on viral hepatitis.

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. Find one near you or host your own!

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