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A program of @taskforce.bsky.social committed to supporting hepatitis elimination efforts worldwide. 🌎 Learn more at www.globalhep.org.

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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We know what works to prevent, diagnose, and treat hepatitis B. The challenge? Making those tools work in the real world—and at scale. Meet the team behind COR-HEPB, working to generate the evidence countries need to accelerate hepatitis B elimination. buff.ly/2lJl6MI #HepB #HepatitisElimination
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From evidence to action. Accelerating hepatitis B elimination through operational research: COR-HEPB
Did you know one of the world's deadliest diseases can be eliminated in this lifetime? The Center for Operational Research on Hepatitis B is working to save lives and find scalable solutions for…
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Our Treatment in Pregnancy for Hepatitis C (TipHepC) webinar is a week from today! Sign up to hear the latest updates on this important subject from hepatitis experts around the globe: buff.ly/cY59pMP
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The COR-HEPB Fellowship is a unique opportunity for early career researchers to advance their operational research skills in collaboration with leading experts in hepatitis B research. Read about the fellowship and sign up for our upcoming Fellowship Information Session: buff.ly/CJOEY6H
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Calling all prospective COR-HEPB Fellowship applicants! 📣 Join us for a Fellowship Information Session on Tuesday, October 13, 8:30-9:30AM EDT. Hear first-hand about the fellowship details and bring your questions for our live Q&A. Sign up today: buff.ly/Sr7Yvo2
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Coalition's September newsletter is now available-- UNGA Special Edition! buff.ly/DsnvLwR
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
After a long journey to a remote area of the Philippines, a healthcare worker administers a hepatitis vaccine to a young girl from the Aetas, an Indigenous People of the Philippines. This stunning photo by Ananias Odrunia is the Grand Prize winner of the 2026 Elimination in Action Photo Contest.
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Every day, healthcare workers work to ensure patients can be accurately diagnosed and treated for hepatitis. This photo by Rahima Mallah captures Professor Dr. Muhammad Sadik Memon as he conducts a physical exam during a hepatitis consultation at a specialized treatment clinic in Pakistan.
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Photographer Rahima Mallah gives us a front row seat to an exciting moment: a patient receives a negative test result confirming successful completion of hepatitis C treatment. This milestone is shared with her daughter, son, and healthcare provider Professor Dr. Humammad Sadik Memon.
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
An ordinary moment with extraordinary consequences: a trained midwife at a Union Health Centre in Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh helps prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis by counseling a pregnant woman on viral hepatitis and the importance of hepatitis B testing during pregnancy.
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A family in the Ilocos Region of the Philippines receives a home visit from a Barangay Health Worker (BHW) in this striking image taken by photographer Reu Dawner Flores. Home visits allow for the health worker to provide hepatitis education and risk assessments in a familiar environment.
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Photographer Eddie Ingutia captures a moment of community solidarity for hepatitis elimination. Advocates march through Marigat town, Baringo County, Kenya, sharing messages with the central slogan "Let's break it down" for World Hepatitis Day 2026.
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We are thrilled to start sharing our 2026 Elimination in Action Photo Contest winners! This impactful photo taken by Sylvia Agusi features a young Nigerian girl raising awareness for hepatitis B birth dose through a carefully crafted poster in the Yoruba language.
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Did you miss the livestream of the UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis fifth annual meeting? Watch the full recording here: buff.ly/XLeuJw3
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Advancing Global Collective Action to Eliminate Hepatitis
UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis Fifth Annual Meeting September 21, 2026
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our upcoming webinar on treatment for hepatitis C during pregnancy is just two weeks away! Join us for an informative, evidence-based conversation with hepatitis C experts from around the globe. Sign up here: buff.ly/qpiVtPB
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The deadline has been extended for submitting abstracts to #APASL2027. Submit by Fri, Oct 30 at: buff.ly/UgyvvMv
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fellowship alert! 📣 The COR-HEPB Fellowship is a unique opportunity for early career researchers in low- and middle-income countries to advance hepatitis elimination while elevating their operational research skills through expert mentorship. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/oOOM0j0
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Hear from global experts including speakers from York University, Doctors Without Borders, and the World Health Organization, as they share the latest updates on treatment for hepatitis C during pregnancy. Sign up for this October 13th webinar here: buff.ly/cJSRotb
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our 5th Annual Meeting of the UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis brought together leaders from around the world to share their commitments to advance global collective action for hepatitis elimination. Learn about the UN Group of Friends and watch the meeting recording: buff.ly/vd4eNcC
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Celebrating a successful 5th Annual Meeting of the UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis! Twenty-eight member states were represented in this impactful event culminating in a call led by Egypt, Cameroon, Spain, Somalia, and Uganda for a high-level United Nations meeting on viral hepatitis.
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
H.E. Sofian Akmal Bin Abd Karim, Deputy Permanent Representative of Malaysia, speaks on exciting progress Malaysia has made toward hepatitis elimination and the continued engagement required to reach 2030 goals for hepatitis elimination. #UNGA81
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
WHO African Region Regional Director Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi encourages stakeholders at the 5th Annual UN Group of Friends to continue taking action to eliminate hepatitis: "We have the knowledge, we have the tools, what we need now is political courage to act." #UNGA81
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"Despite the progress we have made, our work is far from complete." - Dr. Mohamed Hassany of Egypt speaks of the importance of continued action to eliminate hepatitis at the 5th Annual Meeting of the UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis at #UNGA81. Join the event online: buff.ly/MuAbTaf
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Follow along for live updates and access event resources and a program summary on the CGHE UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis webpage: buff.ly/u33QgQA
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌍 Just minutes away! Join the 2026 UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis Annual Meeting, live from NYC, bringing together leaders to discuss commitments and action toward elimination by 2030. 🗓️ Sept. 21 | 5–6:15 PM EDT 💻 Watch: buff.ly/nedDsan #HepatitisElimination #GlobalHealth
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We're excited to announce the launch of our Center for Operational Research on Hepatitis B (COR-HEPB) Fellowship, an opportunity for early career researchers in low- and middle-income countries to strengthen their operational research skills. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/8WQxbuv
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Registration is open for our October 13th webinar! Join us for an informative discussion exploring the latest evidence on the safety of hepatitis C treatment during pregnancy. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM ET 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: events.zoom.us/ev/AvJ5Vbd73...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We'll be at #COLDA2026 this week in Addis Ababa. Check out presentations from our team on hepatitis B research in Africa and an update on hepatitis B Burden, Policy Readiness, and Health System Capacity Across 11 African Countries. More info: academicmedicaleducation.com/programs/9th...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Be in the room where it happens! Registration is open to virtually attend the Fifth Annual Meeting of the UN Group of Friends to Eliminatate Hepatitis. Join us: ⏱️ 5:00-6:15 pm EST, September 21st, 2026 Register at this link: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019f5...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Discover how 2026 “Elimination Champion” Legacy Awardee Dr. R. P. Shanmugam’s personal experience with hepatitis B inspired his career as a hepatitis elimination advocate in India in this video highlighting his journey and impact.
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Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination Legacy Award: Dr R. P. Shanmugam
Dr. R.P. Shanmugam is a pioneering liver surgeon in India who is living with hepatitis B that required him to have a liver transplant. This experience led him to found the Chennai Liver Foundation,…
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We had an amazing time at the biggest yet #IVHEM2026 in Hiroshima. CGHE was proud to co-host this two-day event bringing together experts from around the world to share practical strategies for accelerating progress toward the 2030 elimination goals. #HBV #HCV
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We're excited to celebrate Professor Dr. R.P. Shanmugam, our 2026 Eliminations Champion Legacy Awardee. Dr. Shanmugam is the founder of the Chennai Liver Foundation and has spent over five decades advancing viral hepatitis elimination in India. Learn more: www.globalhep.org/professor-dr...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
CGHE is excited to participate in the 12th International Viral Hepatitis Elimination Meeting (#IVHEM) held September 3-4. Will we see you there?
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Upcoming webinar alert! 📣 This webinar scheduled for 10AM ET on October 13 is the perfect opportunity to learn from leading global experts in hepatitis C treatment during pregnancy. Learn more and register for the event: www.globalhep.org/webinars-eve...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
From two new National Hepatitis Elimination Profiles to an upcoming webinar on hepatitis C treatment during pregnancy, you won't want to miss our exciting updates in the August 2026 CGHE newsletter! Read the full newsletter here: mailchi.mp/taskforce.or...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🇺🇸 August is National Immunization Awareness Month in the US! Vaccination is the best way to prevent HepB. CDC recommends HepB vaccination for all infants, unvaccinated children & adolescents, and adults 19–59. Learn more: buff.ly/alUYBpb #NIAM2026 #HepatitisB #VaccinesWork
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🌍 Join the global conversation on hepatitis elimination. Register for the livestream of this year's UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis event and hear from Member States and global partners working to build political momentum for action. 💻 Register: buff.ly/nyLzSMq #GlobalHealth #UNGA81
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We'll be at #IVHEM in Hiroshima Sep 3-4! We'd love to see you there. You can find CGHE staff and partners at these events, among many 3 Sep   • 8:30 Welcome and Program Chair, Dr. John Ward   • 14:40 Assessing Harm Reduction Equity Across Asian Countries and Territories: Dr. Jana Manning
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Join our upcoming webinar to hear global experts discuss the evidence and lessons for scale-up. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/guKU87p
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
How can integrated testing accelerate #HepatitisB & #HepatitisC elimination? Our new report explores approaches including triplex rapid testing, reflex viral load testing & community-based screening. 📖 Read: www.globalhep.org/report-advan...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🇲🇼 What’s next for hepatitis elimination in Malawi? The latest N-HEP highlights priorities: sustainable domestic funding, stronger monitoring and evaluation, HBV prophylaxis for pregnant women, & universal HepB birth dose vaccination. Explore the profile: buff.ly/GCyE8ok
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
📱 Just days away! How can mobile apps, EHRs & patient navigation help close gaps in the #HepatitisB care cascade? Join global experts for real-world perspectives on improving screening, linkage to care & retention. 🗓️ Aug. 20 | 9–10:30 AM ET Register: buff.ly/shNJMvS
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🌍 New National Hepatitis Elimination Profile! Explore Kyrgyzstan’s progress, challenges & priorities—from expanded HBV/HCV testing and treatment to strengthening data systems, workforce capacity & hepatitis B vaccination. 🔎 Read the full profile: www.globalhep.org/sites/defaul...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🌍 One clear message: Kenya needs a hepatitis B birth dose, now! A new HepNotes blog from Lvcthealth takes us inside their 2026 World Hepatitis Day activities in Marigat, Kenya, highlighting community action for #HepatitisBBirthDose. 🔗 Read: www.globalhep.org/news-blogs/b... #HepatitisElimination
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Could opt-out testing help close the #HepatitisC diagnosis gap in the U.S.? CGHE Director Dr. John Ward tells Roll Call that U.S. emergency departments piloted opt-out HCV testing in the 2010s, but it never became widespread. Read more: rollcall.com/2026/08/05/o... #HepatitisElimination
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Opt-out testing for hepatitis C seen as key to fighting disease
LONDON — At King’s College Hospital in the south of London, anyone who has blood drawn in the emergency department is automatically tested for hepatitis B and C. Posters throughout the facility…
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Join CGHE to explore innovative approaches to improving hepatitis testing, care, and treatment: 📱 8/20: Technology, mobile health, EHRs & patient navigation to strengthen the HBV care cascade: buff.ly/21EVGpI 🔬 8/27: Integrated testing strategies for HBV & HCV elimination: buff.ly/bxzmnlt
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
APASL 2027 is in Sydney, April 1-4! Registration is open, and the deadline for abstract submission is coming up on August 30. More information: www.apasl2027.org #HBV #HCV #LiverHealth
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A new detailed resource on hepatitis B serves as an operational toolkit for healthcare workers in all levels of care. With contributions from COR-HEPB and other partners, the toolkit is now available in English and French. Access the toolkit: cor-hepb.org/resources/af...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Today- AUG 3- is the *LAST DAY* to enter our 2026 Elimination in Action photo contest. Share your best shots of hepatitis awareness and care. You could win up to $1000 USD! Submit here: www.globalhep.org/advocacy/202...
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Integration makes sense! Disease silos create fragmented care. New hepatitis infections are 11x higher in England and 46x higher in Australia than new HIV infections. CGHE makes the case for a "one-stop-shop" model for HIV & hepatitis care in a new report: zerohiv.org #RethinkRebuildRise #AIDS2026
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The Path to Zero: Eliminating HIV Transmission
A new report from The Task Force for Global Health
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globalhep.bsky.social @globalhep.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
⏰ Tomorrow! Join us for Accelerating Hepatitis B Birth Dose Introduction in Africa and hear country experiences, advocacy successes, and lessons for scaling up timely birth dose vaccination. 🗓️ July 30 | 9–10:30 AM ET Register now: 🔗 www.globalhep.org/webinars-eve... #HepatitisB #GlobalHealth
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