Each year, more than a million people lose their lives to hepatitis – and the number of deaths is rising. But why?
We have fast and accurate tests, effective and affordable treatments, and a proven vaccine that could prevent 95% of newborns from getting hepatitis B.
Low awareness, misinformation, myths and stigma are stopping people from accessing hepatitis services and leading to a lack of action by decision makers.
This World Hepatitis Day, let’s break down the barriers holding us back from a hepatitis-free world. The World Hepatitis Alliance, our partners, allies, and our 400 members in 120 countries are calling for action to end this entirely preventable disease.
People can request testing at the hospital, or the team will come to them. All those who test positive have the option to receive treatment, supported by the team.
Collaborating with the Cochrane District Emergency Medical Services, Living Space, and Northeastern Public Health, the Liver Care Team does regular testing at the low barrier shelter and during outreach.
Hepatitis C is transmitted through blood. People can get the virus by sharing needles, if they received a blood transfusion prior to 1980 (before regular testing of the blood supply), and it can be passed from mother to baby at birth, or any other way blood is exchanged.
To contact the hospital’s Liver Care Team, call 705-267-2131 ext. 2175.
