WHA has recently welcomed seven new
members to the organisation which now
represents 266 members across 89 countries.
Family Health Association - Iran
The Family Health Association is a full member of International Planned
Parenthood Federation and also benefits from special consultative status in the
UN-ECOSOC. For the past two years they have held hepatitis screenings that are
mostly aimed at high risk women in the poorest neighbourhood of Tehran. With
the help of donors and medical facilities, they also assist in getting people access
to treatment. They undertake advocacy programs to educate local
communities and engage authorities and other NGOs to tackle the problem.
Positive People Armenian Network - Armenia
WHA’s first member from Armenia. Whilst hepatitis is not Positive People
Armenian Network’s (PPAN) main focus, it features prominently in their mission
and vision. The organisation’s goals are to improve the quality of life of people
living with hepatitis, combatting stigma and discrimination and preventing the
spread of the disease. PPAN participated in World Hepatitis Day and promoted
NOhep on the streets. They implemented the first Armenian testing week for
hepatitis in 2017, where free and anonymous testing took place in several major
cities. PPAN also carries out advocacy and policy activities, raising the
importance of ensuring hepatitis C treatment is accessible and affordable to all.
PPAN was one of the NGOs that were invited to a round-table discussion with the
Ministry of Health to discuss the first National Hepatitis prevention and
treatment plan/guidelines in Armenia.
Drive For Health Foundation - Ghana
Although hepatitis is not the primary focus of the organisation, Drive for Health
Foundation are involved in counselling, advocacy, screenings and vaccinations for
hepatitis. In the last couple of years they have celebrated World Hepatitis Day
by conducting educational campaigns and screenings. They currently provide the
hepatitis B birth dose free of charge to all babies born at the Tamale
Teaching Hospital. They actively engage with the Ministry Of Health and other
bodies for the inclusion of hepatitis B screenings and vaccinations to be included
in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
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People’s Development Forum - Tanzania
WHA’S first member in Tanzania, the People’s Development Forum work to
promote improved health services in Tanzania. The organisations primary work
focuses on HIV counselling and testing but they encounter hepatitis in their day-
to-day activities as a result. They are in the process of spearheading movements
to fight hepatitis at the national level and aim to reduce stigmatisation. The
process of this includes the formation of a National Level Task Force. Their
activities have evolved to include access to care and treatment in accordance with
universal health coverage. They also advocate for budget allocation to be
directed towards viral hepatitis services.
Malady Chase Foundation – Nigeria
Malady Chase Foundation works in the area of health and child education with
a focus on the fight against viral hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. Awareness-raising in
the state and in local communities, advocacy work and free screenings for
hepatitis B and C feature prominently in their programmes. They also work with
patients and health services to provide referrals and treatment plans.
Hope For Healthy Life Foundation - Nigeria
The main objective of Hope for Healthy Life Foundation is to create a healthy
society free from hepatitis and related deaths. The organisation aims to help
individuals to access hepatitis services in an easy and affordable manner. The
organisation is a registered body with the Federal government of Nigeria’s
Corporate Affairs commission, and the State registration body, Ministry of
Youths and Social development.
hepatitis c cured patient association - georgia
Hepatitis C Cured Patient Association is an organisation headed up entirely of
patients. It was created as an outcome of the Georgia Technical Advisory Group
meeting in 2017 with the mission to promote the successful implementation of a
hepatitis C elimination programme in Georgia. To achieve this they raise
awareness of viral hepatitis and look to reduce the stigma and discrimination
related to it. The organisation’s activities range from forming advocacy groups to
cooperating with governmental and non-governmental organisations. They have
regular regional meetings and often feature on Georgian TV shows.
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