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World Hepatitis Alliance Activities World Hepatitis Day 2017 campaign now LIVE The theme of WHD2017 is “Eliminate Hepatitis” which gives us a perfect opportunity to demonstrate how everyone can play a part in the fight to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. To encourage people to feel empowered, personally connected and understand their role in elimination, we are bringing the ELIMINATE HEPATITIS theme to life through the #ShowYourFace campaign. The #ShowYourFace campaign calls on all supporters to upload a photo of themselves and write a personal message about their journey to eliminate viral hepatitis. To find out more about the campaign, visit the WHD website where you’ll be able to download a full suite of resources including fully customisable posters, allowing you to add your own photos and personal I AM statement. You will also be able to access infographics, toolkits, social media graphics and ideas for real-life activities and stunts. NOhep Visionaries Programme To achieve elimination, all stakeholders must play their part. The NOhep Visionaries Programme is a two-year pilot programme that engages governments, medical professionals and young people to raise awareness and scale up successful approaches. The NOhep Visionaries Programme for Medical Professionals was launched at the ILC with 6 imminent professionals who are spearheading actions in their country to achieve elimination. The launch proved a success with over 100 ILC delegates signing up to be part of the programme. For more information on the NOhep Visionaries Programme and how to get involved, click here. For an overview about the campaign from staff at the World Health Organization and the World Hepatitis Alliance, check out the World Hepatitis Day webinar recording. #ShowYourFace 8 hep Voice April 2017 hep Voice April 2017 9