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The Hepatitis Fund
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We are a grant-making organisation dedicated exclusively to ending viral hepatitis.
📊In a rapidly changing world, regularly revising #hepatitisB guidelines ensures our response to hepatitis B remains effective.
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
📢 #HEPDART2025 is now accepting late‑breaking abstracts!

Present to an international audience of hepatology, virology, & drug‑development experts.

⏰ Deadline: Nov 17 | Conference: Dec 7–11 | Honolulu, Hawaii.
Hep DART 2025 — Informed Horizons Education Inc.
informedhorizonseducation.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Have you registered yet?

Join us on Thursday as we learn more about testing for hepatitis delta.

Supported by Bluejay Therapeutics

Register: bit.ly/4odkUuh

#HepTestWeek
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
#Hepatitis is treatable, but #stigma keeps people from getting tested and accessing care.

Stigma keeps hepatitis hidden. Knowledge, compassion, and action bring it to light. Let’s end the silence. 📣
November 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#Uganda has launched the #hepatitis B birth dose vaccine to protect newborns and prevent mother-to-child transmission.

Supported by Gavi, this milestone aligns with global goals to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.
Uganda rolls out the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine, to protect the youngest and most vulnerable
Hepatitis B is far more likely to turn chronic if the infection is contracted at birth, and mother-to-child transmission is common in highly-endemic regions. But the birth dose vaccine can block that ...
www.gavi.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Liver Cancer Awareness Month might be coming to an end, but our mission continues. 💪

Viral #hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer worldwide, and it’s entirely preventable.

Early 👏 detection 👏 saves 👏 lives!

#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
October 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Universal newborn #vaccination isn’t optional, it’s urgent! 🚨

#Hepatitis B infects 1.5M people yearly. For babies, the risk of chronic infection is 95%. A birth dose within 24 hours offers near-total protection.

Read why this matters:
Safeguarding future generations: Advocating for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination
As the former Minister of Health and Population in Egypt and the architect of one of the most successful public health campaigns in history, which led to the elimination of hepatitis C from our nation...
thehepatitisfund.org
October 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#Hepatitis is the leading cause of #LiverCancer worldwide.

Let’s strive for a world where no child is born with viral hepatitis, and where people always have access to equitable treatment and care.

#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
October 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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💬 Proud to be featured by #CORDIS! They spotlight #TherVacB's clinical trial as a key step toward a functional cure for chronic #hepB.
🎥 Our awareness videos with @dsolve.bsky.social explain diagnosis, co-infection & care.
🔗 link.europa.eu/QMFx3J

#HBV #HDV #LiverSky #HepSky #LiverTwitter
Towards a cure for hepatitis B
A new clinical trial is testing a vaccine that could be the answer for people living with chronic hepatitis B infection.,,,European...
link.europa.eu
October 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
📄 Strategies for hepatitis elimination in LMICs: 22 recommendations based on case studies from Egypt, Rwanda, Vietnam & Pakistan. Supported by The #Hepatitis Fund.

🔗 Download the full report and recommendations: thehepatitisfund.org/best-practic...
October 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Amazing work the Maldives! ❤️💙
October 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The #Maldives 🇲🇻 has become the first country to stop mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and #hepatitis B, according to the @who.int.

A powerful milestone, and proof that hepatitis elimination is within reach. 👏
Maldives becomes the first country to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B
In a landmark public health achievement, WHO has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTC...
www.who.int
October 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
💚 It’s Liver Cancer Awareness Month!

Chronic #hepatitisB is a major driver of liver cancer, and it’s preventable.

Funding vaccination, early detection & treatment could protect over 10 million lives.

This #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, let’s invest in prevention.
October 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Mental health & hepatitis are linked.

Explore our community advocacy resources to support the integration of mental health and hepatitis care.

✔️ Community briefing: bit.ly/45YnZIl
✔️ CIP module: bit.ly/3Tb4zIV
✔️ NOhep webinar: bit.ly/3KHiPbn
Mental Health - World Hepatitis Alliance
Mental Health Hepatitis and mental health are closely linked. People with mental health conditions are at higher risk of hepatitis, and hepatitis can cause mental health issues and/or impact a person’...
bit.ly
October 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🧠 Hepatitis doesn’t just affect the body; it can also isolate.

Stigma and discrimination pushes people into silence, delays treatment, and can lead to feelings of anxiety and shame.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s break the silence and push to end #hepatitis stigma. 📣

#WMHD25
October 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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It's #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth.

Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and the majority of cases are caused by viral hepatitis.

This October, let’s unite to integrate hepatitis into cancer prevention strategies.

Read more on our white paper: https://bit.ly/4kRJeQk
October 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎉 Big congratulations to @helenclarknz.bsky.social NZ on her appointment as Chair of the @gavi.org Board!

As the Global Ambassador for The Hepatitis Fund, Helen brings unmatched leadership and dedication to global health. We’re thrilled to see her take on this vital role.
Helen Clark named as new Chair of the Gavi Board
Gavi Board unanimously approves the selection of Rt Hon Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, as its new Chair.
www.gavi.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
President Trump falsely claimed newborns don’t need the #hepatitis B vaccine. Experts disagree, early vaccination prevents lifelong liver disease.

If in doubt, follow the science. 🔬
Fact check: What you need to know about Trump’s misinformation about vaccines, autism and hepatitis B | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump’s Monday comments about autism and public health were filled with misinformation that left many doctors aghast – and not just about Tylenol.
edition.cnn.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Thanks to our partners and donors, over 250,000 people have been tested and diagnosed, 20,000+ are on treatment, and 1,300+ healthcare workers are now trained to fight #hepatitis.

Together, we’re funding real solutions and changing real lives. ❤️‍🩹
October 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The #hepatitis B birth dose is a proven safeguard for infants, preventing millions of infections worldwide.

As architect of Egypt’s hepatitis C elimination campaign, Dr. Hala Zaid warns: Weakening birth dose policy puts newborns at risk. 📖 #VaccinesWork
Safeguarding future generations: Advocating for universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination
As the former Minister of Health and Population in Egypt and the architect of one of the most successful public health campaigns in history, which led to the elimination of hepatitis C from our nation...
thehepatitisfund.org
September 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🛑 Delaying the #hepatitis B birth dose isn’t just risky, it’s a rollback on decades of progress. Every newborn deserves protection from day 1.

The Hepatitis Fund's Dr Hala Zaid urges action after a US panel postpones a vote that could weaken birth dose recommendations.

Read it here: zurl.co/EjOHH
September 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
⏳ There are just 2 weeks left to submit your abstract for HEP-DART 2025.

Submit an abstract by 29 September and join the global conversation on hepatitis research and treatment. 👉https://informedhorizonseducation.com/abstracts-hepdart-2025

#HEPDART2025
September 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🌏 #Vietnam is leading the charge to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of #HepatitisB.

With Hepatitis Fund support, 8,275 pregnant women were screened, 73% early in pregnancy. This model is now shaping national policy & transforming maternal care.

thehepatitisfund.org/phuong-vos-story
September 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The #HepatitisB birth dose has been routine since 1991, cutting childhood infections by 99%. Without it, 90% of exposed newborns risk chronic disease and #LiverCancer. Some now question its value, but the science is clear: Early protection saves lives. 👏
The hepatitis B vaccine has sharply cut infections in children. Why are some against it?
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel is set to discuss and possibly vote on the vaccine at a meeting next week.
www.nbcnews.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Hepatitis Fund’s global Grant Programme empowers governments and organizations to design and implement effective strategies for eliminating viral #hepatitis.

🌍 By fostering collaboration and innovation, we help pave the way toward a world free from this preventable disease.
September 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM