Lewis Roberts

Liver Cancer Clinician Scientist; Reducing Needless Illness & Death in Africa through Africa Partners Medical & Africa HepatoPancreatoBiliary Cancer Consortium

[StopHepC @StopHepCinGhana]

📍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.

[Doug Simonetto, MD @DougSimonetto]

Another strong showing for our incredibly talented @MayoClinicGIHep fellows at #DDW25 ‼️

2️⃣4️⃣ fellows

3️⃣4️⃣ posters

9️⃣ podium presentations

#ProudPD @IrisWangMD @DarrellPardi @hmalhi @AmyOxentenkoMD

[Vincent Rajkumar @VincentRK]

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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[Somali Health Advisory Committee @Somali_SHAC]

Thank you for making our event successful. More to come!

[StopHepC @StopHepCinGhana]

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.

[Lewis Roberts @LewisRobertsMD]

@StopHepCinGhana Great progress in the StopHepCinGhana campaign!

[StopHepC @StopHepCinGhana]

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

[StopHepC @StopHepCinGhana]

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

[StopHepC @StopHepCinGhana]

📢 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

[World Hepatitis Alliance @Hep_Alliance]

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.

[Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination @GlobalHep]

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

[Bubu Banini, MD PhD @Bubu_Banini]

Extremely honored and excited for this amazing opportunity to examine the well known and widely available digoxin as potential therapy for MASH 🙏🏽 @AASLDtweets @AmCollegeGastro @AmerGastroAssn #AGAFORWARD #PublicVoices @YaleDigestive

[ABGH @blackingastro]

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

[ILCA @ILCAnews]

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

[Dr. Rob Winn @DrRobWinn]

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.

[AORTIC @AORTIC_AFRICA]

Still time to register for the course on cervical cancer brachytherapy. Free for colleagues in Africa! Don't miss out! Register here 👇

#cancertraining
#cancercervix

[Krystal Mills @KrystalMillsMD]

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

[Lewis Roberts @LewisRobertsMD]

A Big Step Forward for Liver Health by Danjuma Adda @ProSyn https://t.co/BzMxOxlr4g

[Healio Gastroenterology @HealioGastro]

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

[Lewis Roberts @LewisRobertsMD]

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