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Strengthen global action

An estimated 303 million people globally are living with hepatitis B and hepatitis C.[5] 174 million live in South East Asia and the Western Pacific, representing 58% of those globally.[5] Migration and travel mean Australia’s progress is directly affected by global responses to hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis Australia can better support community efforts and strengthen policy in Asia and the Pacific and through global forums. This plan sets out Hepatitis Australia’s leadership role in promoting community action and advocating for political commitment and financing for viral hepatitis globally.

[5] World Health Organization, Global hepatitis report 2024: Action for access in low- and middle-income countries, Geneva, 2024.

Implementation plan

 

What we will achieve How we will achieve it
Australian leadership
  • Strengthen Hepatitis Australia’s contribution as a member of the World Hepatitis Alliance to its work to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.

  • Build awareness among Australian parliamentarians on viral hepatitis globally through the Parliamentary Friends of Global Health.

  • Establish dialogue with the Australian Government and DFAT on viral hepatitis and the need for greater prioritisation in Australia’s bilateral and multilateral programs.

  • Acknowledge and offer practical support to DFAT for Australia’s participation in meetings of the United Nations Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis and encourage Australian advocacy for viral hepatitis in global forums.

  • Join and build partnerships through the Australian Global Health Alliance as a platform for Australian organisations contributing to global health in Asia and the Pacific.
New partnerships



  • Secure international funding to allow Hepatitis Australia to build partnerships and support community action in Asia and the Pacific.

  • Contribute to civil society networks in Asia and the Pacific on viral hepatitis and related themes including universal health coverage and health security.

  • Explore opportunities to partner with research, community and clinical workforce organisations that have existing relationships and programs in Asia and the Pacific.

  • Build relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration, including as a technical assistance provider, with the World Health Organization through its Western Pacific and South East Asia offices.