World Hepatitis Day
Tue, May 18 2010
World Hepatitis Day is celebrated globally on 19 May 2010.
This is hepatitis….
For people with a bleeding disorder and hepatitis C, it’s another life challenge.
What is hepatitis C all about for people with bleeding disorders? If you are a young person or parent of a child with haemophilia or von Willebrand disorder, you might not be aware of why hepatitis C has been so important in the history of bleeding disorders in Australia.
On World Hepatitis Day we have the opportunity to learn more:
• Why most Australians with bleeding disorders now use recombinant treatment products – what happened in the past and how things are different now
• What the challenges are for people with bleeding disorders who live on with the consequences of acquiring hepatitis C from their treatment products
• Why clotting factor product safety remains a priority for the bleeding disorders community.
Learn more about hepatitis C and why it is relevant to the bleeding disorders community – What has hep C got to do with me?
Read the inspiring personal stories of people with bleeding disorders and hepatitis C – Hep C – my story [PDF, 950KB]
Global campaign
In 2010 the global theme is This is hepatitis…. The aim is to increase community understanding and awareness of hepatitis and generate action. The worldwide theme focuses on personal stories of people’s lived experience of hepatitis B and C.
In Australia the national focus is on hepatitis testing and management. There are also "Love Your Liver Lunches" with liver-friendly food – some aim to raise funds for hepatitis C research and awareness.
Contact your local Hepatitis Council for information about local activities and events like picnics, lunches, street stalls, concerts, art/photo competitions.
For more information:
World Hepatitis Day – www.worldhepatitisday.org
Australian campaign – see the Hepatitis Australia web site - www.hepatitisaustralia.com
