#HepatitisC (HCV) is a curable disease, yet it remains a major public health threat and a risk factor for #LiverCancer. Advancing #hepatitis testing and treatment is a critical step toward preventing liver disease and improving public health worldwide. Expanding access to these services is essential to help eliminate the disease and reduce the global burden of hepatitis. This #WorldHepatitisDay, join us and The World Hepatitis Alliance to raise awareness on the importance of testing for hepatitis and the urgent need to take action to help eliminate this disease: https://bit.ly/3RXj5Ha
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JUST IN: The European Commission has approved our therapy to treat people living with acute #HepatitisC (HCV). #HCV is a highly infectious blood-borne disease, and clinical guidelines call for the treatment of nearly all patients with acute or chronic #hepatitisC. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWbfkmKH
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Did you know early detection and treatment of #hepatitis can help prevent serious complications such as #LiveCancer? This #HepTestWeek, join us and The World Hepatitis Alliance in raising awareness on the need to increase hepatitis testing and treatment services around the world. Learn how you can take action to help make hepatitis testing a global priority: https://bit.ly/3JSLQRr [Video description: An interview with Danjuma Adda, past president of World Hepatitis Alliance & Founder of the CFID Charity. On-screen text reads, “For HCV, early diagnosis and access to care can help avoid serious complications of liver disease. Early detection saves lives and the majority of people with liver cancer are diagnosed too late, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. We are committed to improving the lives of people living with Hepatitis C.”]
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Millions of people worldwide are living with #hepatitis, and more needs to be done to make hepatitis testing a global priority. This #HepTestWeek, join us and The World Hepatitis Alliance in raising awareness on the impact of hepatitis and the need for improved testing and treatment services around the world: https://bit.ly/4ibzAIl [Video description: Interview with Cary James, Chief Executive, World Hepatitis Alliance. On-screen text reads, “We’ve made progress over the past 5 years, but there is a long way to go to eliminate HCV. We're still only diagnosing only 40% of the people, and even less than that are getting treatment once they're diagnosed. Join us in helping keep the momentum toward eliminating Hepatitis C.”]
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Did you know that #HepatitisC is oftentimes asymptomatic, which can lead to serious complications such as #LiverCancer? During #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re raising awareness of the link between #HCV and liver cancer and emphasizing our focus on advancing progress in the global community to help eliminate the disease. Learn more from The World Hepatitis Alliance: https://bit.ly/4qmyUU0 [Video description: Interview with Jordan Feld, Hepatologist & Liver specialist at the University of Toronto, Canada. On-screen text reads, “An estimated 36% of people with HCV knew of their diagnosis and ~75%–85% are asymptomatic. Join us as we work to help eliminate Hepatitis C.”]
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#HepatitisC is one of the most common risk factors for #LiverCancer worldwide. During #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re raising awareness on the importance of working together to reach the World Health Organization’s goal to eliminate #HCV. Learn more from The World Hepatitis Alliance: https://bit.ly/4o8rD8w [Video description: Interview with Brian Conway, medical director, Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre. On-screen text reads, “Globally, an estimated 50 million people have HCV, with about 1 million new infections occurring per year. Everyone needs to work together to achieve this goal. Join us as we work to help eliminate Hepatitis C.”]