Each year, more than a million people lose their lives to hepatitis – and the number of deaths is rising. But why?
We have fast and accurate tests, effective and affordable treatments, and a proven vaccine that could prevent 95% of newborns from getting hepatitis B.
Low awareness, misinformation, myths and stigma are stopping people from accessing hepatitis services and leading to a lack of action by decision makers.
Let's break it down.
This World Hepatitis Day, let’s break down the barriers holding us back from a hepatitis-free world. The World Hepatitis Alliance, our partners, allies, and our 400 members in 120 countries are calling for action to end this entirely preventable disease. The world alliance goals:
- That everyone has the knowledge and understanding they need to make informed choices about hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccination.
- For decision makers to become advocates, providing the resources needed to improve the lives of affected communities.
- An end to the stigma for people living with hepatitis, ensuring no one is left behind.
- That everyone sees that hepatitis elimination is not only possible but achievable – if we all work together to make it happen.
Take action.
Use the World Hepatitis Day site to discover ways you can ‘break it down’ wherever you are, and help the world eliminate hepatitis.
Get the facts.
- Hepatitis is the world’s deadliest virus, after COVID-19.
- There are over 2 million new cases of hepatitis every year.
- More than 300 million people are living with hepatitis.
- Hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer.
- We have everything we need to eliminate hepatitis by 2030 – but the world is moving backwards.