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Participating in this summit makes us warn once again about the importance of preventing viral hepatitis and about the widest possible detection of people infected with the hepatitis B, C, D, and E virus. There are over 300 million people infected with HBV and HCV, and over 1 million die every year because of these infections. Together we can reach the target of eradicating viral hepatitis by 2030! Adela Turcanu WorldHepatitisAlliance #hepatology #chronicliverdiseases

If you ask that that “Does political will matter in hepatitis Elimination?” The answer always will be. YES Yes, political will is a critical factor in the elimination of hepatitis. Without strong political commitment, it is challenging to mobilize resources, implement effective policies, and drive public awareness campaigns necessary to combat the disease effectively. Political will influences funding allocations, healthcare infrastructure development, and the prioritization of hepatitis on national and global health agendas. Therefore, addressing political will issues is essential to advancing efforts towards hepatitis elimination Danjuma K. Adda During the Summit dajuma adda insiated that without political will it will be so hard. We need to put our words in action and eliminate a reality. #WHS2024 Cary James The World Hepatitis Alliance Hepatitis B Foundation

A new important step in the UN agenda for the recocognition of people living with rare diseases👍👍👍

Treatment Action Group (TAG) supports the World Health Organization in declaring the renewed outbreak of mpox a public health emergency of international concern. The present situation partially reflects lingering inequalities from responses to the 2022 mpox outbreak, which saw vaccines and other resources concentrate in the Global North with relatively little attention devoted to addressing the drivers of mpox in the DRC and other endemic areas. A fully funded, coordinated global response is now needed. Our statement: https://lnkd.in/eMTdfETX

"The face behind every AMR-related death is a face of a child, a woman, or a man, suffering and dying from sepsis." — Dr. Mariam Jashi, CEO of the Global Sepsis Alliance Mariam Jashi had the honor of speaking at the United Nations multi-stakeholder hearing in preparation for the High-Level Meeting on #AMR. She used the opportunity to highlight the urgent need for synergies between AMR and #sepsis, and the strengthened role of #parliamentarians. With almost 5 million AMR-related deaths contributing to 13.7 million sepsis deaths annually, it is essential to integrate AMR into broader global health agendas. We must prioritize funding, engage parliamentarians, and leverage innovative financing to build resilient health systems and achieve universal health coverage. For more follow the link: https://lnkd.in/emQstsDT

In a welcome step, World Health Organization's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will convene the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations ASAP to advise on whether the ongoing outbreak of #mpox constitutes a public health emergency of international concern or a #PHEIC. Attention and action to date to contain the escalating spread of mpox has been inadequate. Now is the time for both African and world leaders to put intentions of solidarity to practice through political leadership + millions more dollars in funding + increased access to tests and vaccines (millions of doses) to save lives. It's beyond time to apply the lessons of inequity of COVID and take action to stop outbreaks before they become pandemics. https://lnkd.in/d8rz3jgd

According to the World Health Organization, Hepatitis B is a major health concern in Asia, with an estimated 21 million people infected in the Western Pacific region alone. While Hepatitis C is less common, it still affects around 4.4 million people in the same region. At Andaman Medical, we are committed to addressing this pressing health issue. By fostering stronger global collaboration, we aim to make a significant impact in the fight against hepatitis, ultimately improving health outcomes for millions. Know more about who we are and what we do here: https://lnkd.in/gH4Z98Dv.

👋🏻 Join Alliance members Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Chevron, and Zenysis Technologies for a satellite session on July 23 at AIDS 2024. The session will explore the role of the #private sector as a key partner in #health systems strengthening. 💡 The session will provide examples of private sector contributions to health #systems and provide a space to discuss how to #engage the private sector in productive #collaborations with other #stakeholders that leverage business capabilities to improve health and #resilience in low- and middle-income countries and advance #universal health coverage. ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/euX2MAgR

Chronic viral hepatitis is a significant public health concern in the Western Pacific, including in Vietnam and the Philippines. To accelerate progress toward meeting the 2030 elimination goals, the World Health Organization encourages countries to adopt an integrated, people-centered health sector response to hepatitis, grounded in Primary Health Care. Read a review of the academic and grey literature, along with policy documents. It describes the national health system and PHC response to hepatitis B and C in Vietnam and the Philippines. https://hubs.ly/Q02d-RfQ0 Article authors: Bethany Holt, Martin Fernandez, Dang Nguyen, Danica Delima, Lam Dam Duy, Manu Gaspar, Geohari Hamoy, Bao Ngoc Le, Jan Llevad, Joseph Michael D. Manlutac, Jhaki Mendoza, Timothy Mercado, Hoang Nguyen, Huyen Thu Nguyen, Janus Ong, Mary Rambaoa, Jan Florendo, Jose Mateo Dela Cruz, Thuy Pham, Pham Nam Thai, Pham Xuan Truong, Todd Pollack, and David B. Duong, MD, MPH

Kenyan Policy Fellows shine light on Silent Pandemic through powerful documentary November 2023. Dr. Evelyn Wesangula & Dr. Romona Ndanyi collaborated on a documentary that explores the complexities of AMR in Kenya, aiming to captivate the attention of both policymakers and the general public. "The Silent Pandemic" documentary is shedding light on the extent & complexity of #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR in Kenya. Bringing together experts from one health field, sharing important information on how #AMR occurs and what we can do to address the rapid growing threat to modern medicine. Touching stories from #AMR patients and families on how their lives took a turn as a result of #AntimicrobialResistance Infections. 🎙️" You can actually wipe out 1/4 of this country's population within a year if we don't change the way things are being done. The future is dim if non-action persists but if we choose the way in which we behave, then probably we can begin to reverse the damage that we are seeing." ~ Dr. Evelyn Wesangula. 📺Watch"The Silent Pandemic" documentary here: 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/dRsU3ceD Dr.Judy Asin Kenya Medical Research Institute Kenya Medical Association Actions des Jeunes contre la Résistance aux Antimicrobiens - AJRAM Kennedy lojau 🌐 Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council