Liver Cancer Clinician Scientist; Reducing Needless Illness & Death in Africa through Africa Partners Medical & Africa HepatoPancreatoBiliary Cancer Consortium
📍WA Central Mosque | Friday, 2nd May 2025
The STOP HEP C team was at WA, Upper West, to raise awareness.
We are grateful to the leadership of the mosque and the congregation for this opportunity, and to the Municipal Chief Imam for his continued support for the campaign.
AQUILA trial for high risk smoldering myeloma published in @NEJM today.
@thanosdimop
Personally for me, it is a huge milestone along 25 years of work that started in 1998. #ASH24#ASH24VR
This story below may help those interested in a clinical trialist career.
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The Stop Hepatitis C team, in collaboration with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Oncology directorate and its partners, walked the streets of Kumasi to spread awareness about Liver and Breast Cancer.
Juliann Akwele Mc-Addy, a Level 300 Computer Science student from @Ashesi , has also been recognized as one of the winners of our Hepatitis Awareness Animation Contest! Juliann's animation was selected for its strong message and engaging narrative. Watch her video here.
Remember, Hepatitis C treatment is free in Ghana. If you’ve tested positive, visit any Teaching or Regional Hospital for assistance. For more information, call 0539335106.
Get tested, get treated, get cured. #STOPHepCGhana #HepatitisAwarenes
Did you know that almost half a million Ghanaians are living with Hepatitis C? Watch this video to learn more and share to raise the awareness.
#stophepcghana#HepatitisAwareness
📢 STOP Hep C 📢
In Ghana, approximately 500,000 people are currently living with Hepatitis C infection, with the highest burden in the 5 northern regions, where about 1 in every 20 people has Hepatitis C.
#STOPHepCGhana
Every year, 1.3 million people lose their lives to hepatitis – and new data from the World Health Organization shows the number of deaths is rising.
It’s time for action. Sign our pledge and tell us what action you’ll take to eliminate hepatitis in your country.
Today, @gavi announced their support in assisting LMICs with regular administration of hepatitis B birth dose, human rabies for post-exposure prophylaxis, and multivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccines👏
Read more on the program launch: https://t.co/Jrvl1sBpVm
Join ABGH for a virtual discussion on promoting liver health in faith communities in recognition of Global Fatty Liver Day!
When: June 18th 8pm EST/5pm PST.
Where: Virtual
🔗 https://t.co/04RtmLG9bm
Don’t miss out! All are welcome!
#blackingastro#livertwitter#liver #fattyliverday #MASH #obesity #blackhealthmatters #preventivehealth
Secure your ticket for the ILCA 2024 Annual Conference before May 31st to enjoy a discounted fee and take the chance to connect with surgeons, hepatologists, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists in a dynamic environment.
➡️ Register here: https://t.co/NMckE9JciH
On 5/15, I was honored to lead a Congressional briefing on the @AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024.
We have seen tremendous progress against cancer in the last few decades, but we must keep fighting to ensure equal access and improved health care delivery for ALL.
Still time to register for the course on cervical cancer brachytherapy. Free for colleagues in Africa! Don't miss out! Register here 👇
#cancertraining#cancercervix
Grateful to have @AkwiAsombangMD deliver a master class on global health in gastroenterology for @MayoClinicGIHep - we can be a part of the solution with action & intention 💡🗒️ @MGH_GI
How scientists 👩🏽🔬 👨🏽🔬 can advance #equity in #GI NOW ‼️ with Essa Mohamed, PhD, of @MayoClinic:
👉🏽Engage in community-based #research: Go where the people are📍
👉🏾Build on assets & passions of the community
👉🏿Carry equity messages forward
@blackingastro#ABGHSummit24