World Hepatitis Day - Held annually on 28 July World

On the 28 July each year, World Hepatitis Day brings the world together to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change.

In Australia, the national World Hepatitis Day campaign is coordinated by Hepatitis Australia.

The aim of World Hepatitis Day in Australia is to mobilise national action on the elimination of viral hepatitis in Australia through a coordinated response.

The objectives of World Hepatitis Day 2021 in Australia are to:

• Mobilise the community, organisations, research institutes, media and governments to take action in support of the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030
• Challenge stigma, discrimination and systemic barriers faced by people impacted by viral hepatitis
• Amplify the diverse voices of people impacted by viral hepatitis to influence public dialogue, decision making and health policy development
• Inform and educate the community, priority populations and health service providers on viral hepatitis
• Celebrate and reinforce achievements towards hepatitis elimination
• Coordinate a national agenda of activity and events
• Encourage national use of the World Hepatitis Day theme and national assets

World Hepatitis Day 2021 in Australia will align with the global theme, which is 'Hep Can't Wait'.

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Hepatitis Australia is establishing regular network meetings for national organisations who are interested in participating in World Hepatitis Day activity in Australia. For more information about joining the World Hepatitis Day National Network please contact us by sending an email or contacting the hepatitis Australia office on 02 6232 4257

Page updated 25 March 2021