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31/07/2025

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by one of five Hepatitis viruses – Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E.

In particular, the Hepatitis B and C viruses lead to chronic liver disease in hundreds of millions of people.

Together, they are the most common cause of liver cirrhosis and cancer.

Know your status. Get tested today.

28/07/2025

Hepatitis symptoms are not always easy to see. This is why voluntary testing matters.

The great news is that there are treatments available to fight Hepatitis and live healthy lives.

But just as it did for Michael, it starts with getting tested.

Talk to your healthcare practitioner about getting tested today.

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25/07/2025

Hepatitis B and C often show no symptoms in the early stages or in younger people.

However, symptoms can include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine and yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice).

Talk to your healthcare practitioner about getting tested today.

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17/07/2025

Strengthening labs starts with strengthening leaders in laboratory medicine.

Yesterday, Roche and the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) launched LEAD: Leadership Excellence for African Diagnostics — a game-changing initiative to build lab leadership throughout Africa.

Together, we’re investing in mentorship, visibility and the future of diagnostics.

15/07/2025

You deserve to see your children or grandchildren grow up.

You deserve to live a happy, healthy life.

Every African deserves to get tested for hepatitis.



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11/07/2025

A survey commissioned by Roche and conducted by GWI across Africa, Asia and Latin America in 2024 shows that most Africans do not know about hepatitis…

…and therefore, do not test for it.

It’s time to talk about it.

09/07/2025

Every year, approximately 300 000 Africans die from hepatitis B and C.

The CDC recommends screening all adults aged 18 and older for hepatitis B at least once in their lifetime using a triple panel test.

Hepatitis is preventable, treatable, and in the case of hepatitis C, it is curable.

When you know your status, you can protect yourself and those around you.

Get tested today because everyone deserves to get tested for Hepatitis.



300,000 Africans die from hepatitis B & C each year. Most never get tested.

Everyone deserves a chance to know their status.

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Hepatitis A, B, and C can cause serious liver damage and even death — yet many cases go undiagnosed, especially in Africa. Integrated testing is the smarter ...

03/07/2025

Madame Ines Attar, Vice-Présidente de l’ATSEP, répond aux idées reçues, déconstruit les préjugés et nous rappelle l’essentiel : s’informer, comprendre et ne jamais juger.
Un message fort pour faire évoluer les mentalités.

30/06/2025

Il faut du courage pour s’adapter et de l’empathie pour accompagner.
Comprendre, Agir, partager !
#ماتحكمش SEP

19/06/2025

S.E.P. = Sclérose en plaques.
Une maladie du système nerveux qui ralentit le corps, fatigue l'esprit et reste invisible aux yeux des autres.
C'est pour ça qu'on dit : Stop. Écoute. Patience.

17/06/2025

What if it were you who needed safe blood?

Over 118 million blood donations are collected globally every year — but Africa accounts for just 5% of that total.

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31/03/2025

TB germs can get into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, or sings.

The bacteria is more likely to spread in indoor areas or other places with poor air circulation (such as a closed vehicle) than in outdoor areas.

By getting tested regularly, you can stop the spread of TB and potentially save a life.

Clear the air. Get tested today.