World Hepatitis Day (Hashtag: #WorldHepatitisDay) is Tuesday, July 28, 2015, which is 1 of only 4 official disease-specific world health days. The World Hepatitis Alliance and the World Health Organization are increasing awareness of viral hepatitis B and C through their campaign #PreventHepatitis.
BBQ Event Details
Please join us at the Covet Garden Market on Tuesday, July 28 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. for a BBQ hosted by Regional HIV/AIDS Connection, and for some fun and games!
- Covent Garden Market
- Tuesday, July 28, 2015
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Learn about viral hepatitis and engage with community providers like the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection, Hemophilia Ontario, London Intercommunity Health Centre, Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Service, and the Middlesex London Health Unit.
World Hepatitis Day Prevention Quiz
Test your knowledge! Take the World Hepatitis Day prevention quiz: worldhepatitisday.org/en/quiz.
Did you know?
- 400 million people worldwide are living with hepatitis B and C
- 4000 people die every day of viral hepatitis
- Many people who have hepatitis B and C are not aware of their infection
- There are vaccines for hepatitis A and B
- There is no vaccine for hepatitis C
- Hepatitis B and C are treatable
- Hepatitis C is curable