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Here are some
upcoming events and
activities taking place
this month.
New report highlights
impact of first NOhep
Village at the Global
Hepatitis Summit
In June we hosted the first ever
NOhep Village as part of the 16th
ISVHLD Global Hepatitis Summit
in Toronto, Canada. The NOhep
Village was unique opportunity
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to foster networking and
collaborative learning between
civil society organisations,
patient groups and the scientific
community to create a greater
and better-connected community
of advocates. It was a vibrant
area where regional and global
communities gathered to meet,
share and learn from one another.
Just launched, the NOhep Village
Event Impact Report summaries
the event and assess its impact.
Download the report here.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Viral hepatitis disproportionately affects Indigenous Peoples
and rates can be up to 10 times higher than in the general
population. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
is our opportunity to highlight the impact of hepatitis among
Indigenous Peoples. Learn more about the issue by reading
testimonials from Soma Shekar of the Jenu Kurba tribes of state of
Karnataka, India and Sandy-Leo Laframboise of the First Nations
Matis People, Canada. Raise awareness online using the hashtags
#WeAreIndigenous, #IndigenousDay and #IndigenousPeoplesDay.
13-15 August
11th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference 2018
This year the 11th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference takes
places in Adelaide, Australia on 13-15 August. Inspired by the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its focus on
inclusion and health for all, the conference theme is ‘No one left
behind’. The programme will showcase and critically examine
ways to effectively reach everyone living with viral hepatitis. WHA
President Michael Ninburg will be delivering a keynote speech.
If you can’t attend, stay up-to-date with the conversation by
following #VH18 on social media.
NOhep Villagers gather at the NOhep Village at the Global Hepatitis Summit 2018
countries have yet to enact
focused policies. Findings also
highlight that there are systematic
gaps where high-risk populations
are ignored if they are difficult
to access outside of existing
pathways and groups such as
people who inject drugs and
migrants are being overlooked
in strategies. Read their press
release here.
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Participating in a
hepatitis related
activity or have an
event planned?
Email us or contact
us on social media.
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) 2018
International Overdose Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of
overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. In many
countries, substance misuse is treated as a matter for the criminal
justice system and is heavily stigmatised. Globally 52% of people
who inject drugs are living with hepatitis C and 9% with hepatitis
B, a health-centred approach to drug policy is fundamental to
reaching elimination. IOAD is an opportunity to stimulate debate
about the policies and practices that can save lives and tackle viral
hepatitis. You can find out how to get involved here.
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