World Hepatitis Alliance

14/04/2026

Two weeks to go!

is just two weeks away. We’re delighted that Charles Gore of Medicines Patent Pool will be joining us at the summit in Bangkok.

There’s still time to register and be part of the global conversation on hepatitis.

The World Hepatitis Summit is the largest conference of its kind focused on the public health approach to hepatitis elimination and the implementation of global and national policies. Previous summits have brought together high-level government officials, healthcare professionals, international development partners, communities with lived experience, civil society organisations, donors, and the private sector.

Register now: https://worldhepatitissummit.org/2026-registration-fb/

11/04/2026

Hepatitis B can be passed from mother to child at birth but with the right information and care, transmission is preventable. This International Day for Maternal Health and Rights, we call for action to protect mothers and babies against hepatitis B.

Watch SAAFARA's impactful video to see how community awareness, education and advocacy can help protect mothers and babies.

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11/04/2026

Barriers to antenatal care—such as lack of information, cost of services, distance to healthcare facilities, and stigma—prevent many pregnant women from being tested for hepatitis B.

This International Day for Maternal Health and Rights, we are calling for improved access to antenatal services, increased community-based awareness and outreach, and more affordable, integrated care.

Read how Association Saafara Hépatites - Sénégal used community-led awareness, health worker engagement, and local advocacy to increase access to antenatal services: https://bit.ly/4uCQTYK

This Project was funded by Kedrion SPA – unrestricted grant.

09/04/2026

Our AFRO Board Member, Shaibu Issa will be speaking at a regional webinar on the dissemination of the WHO consolidated guidance on hepatitis B and C.

Join this timely discussion on the latest WHO hepatitis B PMTCT guidance and key updates shaping prevention strategies. The session will focus on strengthening birth dose vaccination, preventing mother-to-child transmission, and accelerating progress towards hepatitis B elimination.

Register now: https://bit.ly/48aGUjR

📅: April 22, 2026
⏰: 11:00 WAT

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07/04/2026

Speaker spotlight!

Ronni Marks of Hepatitis C Mentor & Support Group, Inc. will be speaking in a parallel session on tackling stigma and discrimination at the World Hepatitis Summit 2026.

Register to join the conversation and explore the full programme: https://worldhepatitissummit.org/2026-registration-fb/

01/04/2026

Hepatitis elimination is cancer prevention—but the link is still overlooked.

In the EU/EEA, less than 40% of people with hepatitis are diagnosed. Across the WHO region, only 30% are diagnosed, and less than 10% on treatment.

Watch our European Parliament event on driving progress 👇

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31/03/2026

Speaker spotlight!

Edward Rudram of Y+ Global will be joining a panel exploring the changing HIV treatment landscape and its impact on hepatitis B at the summit.

Discover more in our programme and register to join the conversation: https://worldhepatitissummit.org/2026-registration-fb/

30/03/2026

One month to go until in Bangkok, Thailand!

Join a unique global gathering of decision-makers, implementers, and communities working together to accelerate hepatitis elimination through a strong public health approach.

Learn more and register: https://worldhepatitissummit.org/2026-registration-fb/

27/03/2026

There’s a story BehinD the SilenCe. Sometimes, what people living with hepatitis don’t say, says everything.

BehinD the SilenCe, a collaboration between Gilead Sciences and WHA, invites you to step into their world and listen, in their own voices, to the contrast between what is shared with their healthcare providers and what is left unsaid.

Learn more about the campaign, and Gilead’s support of the upcoming World Hepatitis Summit 2026: https://worldhepatitissummit.org/gilead-sciences/

25/03/2026

Speaker spotlight!

Gloria Yamen Sonnen-Atinge, will be sharing her insights alongside fellow advocates in a workshop on thriving while advocating with lived experience.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from their diverse personal and cultural perspectives, and be part of the conversation.

Register: https://worldhepatitissummit.org/2026-registration-fb/

25/03/2026

Tomorrow!

Join the World Health Organization (WHO) for the launch of the new consolidated guidance on hepatitis B and C prevention, testing, treatment, service delivery, and monitoring.

📅: 26 March
⏰: 12:30-14:00 CET

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3PHwMZc