Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination

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Proud to share CGHE’s 6th Annual Report: “Bringing the World Together to Eliminate Hepatitis.”

Highlights from 2024– 2025 include: launch of COR-HEPB, global elimination reports for 33 countries, and UN Group of Friends.

📘 Read the full report: https://t.co/PCqgZKc7gi

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Gratitude and admiration to @PakistanUN_NY for bringing Member States together to promote greater commitment and international cooperation for #hepatitiselimination. #SDGs #UNGroupofFriends

[Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN @PakistanUN_NY]

Remarks by Ambassador Usman Jadoon,
Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan,
At the side event on Advancing Hepatitis Elimination: Building Momentum towards High Level Political Action
(24 June 2026)
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Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues,

It is an honor for us to co-host this important event in collaboration with the UN Group of Friends to Eliminate Hepatitis and The Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination. Let me formally welcome you all at Pakistan Mission.

2. Hepatitis is a devastating global health scourge, ranking as the second leading infectious cause of death worldwide. According to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO) 2026 Global Hepatitis Report, viral hepatitis claims 1.34 million lives every single year. These alarming figures call for a collective and measured global response based on the principle of shared responsibility.

3. Hepatitis is a serious health challenge in Pakistan that affects millions of people and places a heavy burden on the healthcare system and economy. The prevalence of hepatitis B and C in the country is estimated to be around 7.5%, with an estimated 13.8 million people living with the infection. This high prevalence is attributed to various factors, including unsafe blood transfusions, contaminated medical equipment, and intravenous drug use.

4. Given the context of Pakistan, addressing the Hepatitis epidemic requires a comprehensive approach of expanding access to healthcare services, reducing treatment costs, raising awareness, strengthening healthcare systems, and addressing social determinants of health. By implementing these strategies, Pakistan plans to significantly progress towards eliminating Hepatitis and improving the health and well-being of its citizens.

5. The Government of Pakistan has launched Prime Minister's Program for the Elimination of Hepatitis C allocating US$ 250 million in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to eliminate Hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030. The project provides entirely free screening, diagnosis, and treatment. To ensure effective oversight and accountability, Prime Minister himself is leading the National Task Force, which oversees the program's progress and provide strategic direction. This National Task Force comprises of distinguished group of international and national experts, including leading public health experts, clinicians, researchers, and government officials.

6. To achieve the Project goals, we are actively working to enhance technical capacity by collaborating with international experts, expand access to diagnostics and treatment through collaborative procurement, foster knowledge exchange by sharing data and best practices, address the stigma and discrimination associated with hepatitis, and strengthen regional cooperation to address this global health challenge and advocate for regional initiatives to address hepatitis, particularly in South Asia.

7. In addition, Public awareness campaigns are conducted to educate people about prevention and treatment. Vaccination against Hepatitis is included in the national immunization program and is provided to children to protect them from infection. Screening programs are also being expanded to identify infected individuals and connect them with appropriate medical care. In recent years, the availability of effective antiviral medicines has improved treatment outcomes, particularly for Hepatitis C, which can often be cured with modern medications.

8. To fight against the disease and provide relief to the people which they deserve, we need to:

i. First, provide adequate financing and debt relief to developing countries as they build robust health care systems;

ii. Second, medical technology transfer including diagnostics and data sharing to encourage local production to reduce associated costs.

iii. Third, revive multilateral spirit as infections know no borders and no individual country can end an infection alone.

9. In the end, I would like to reiterate that Pakistan is committed to playing a leading role in the global fight against hepatitis. To accelerate our progress towards hepatitis elimination, we are actively exploring opportunities for partnerships to scale up the program, learn from best practices from around the world and keep this endeavour on a priority agenda. By working together, we believe that we can achieve our goal of a Hepatitis free world.

I thank you.

@GlobalHep
#hepatitis
#UNGroupofFriends
#SDGs
#GlobalGoals
#PublicHealth
#HCV #HBV

[Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN @PakistanUN_NY]

Pakistan Mission Hosts Strategic UN Briefing to Build Momentum for Global Hepatitis Elimination

- Our Press Release

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🌍🤝 Momentum is building for hepatitis elimination.

On the sidelines of the UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, Member States, UN agencies & partners came together to advance hepatitis on the global political agenda and accelerate 2030 targets.

🔗https://t.co/K4g9owBvZS

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Every newborn deserves protection from hepatitis B.

Join our upcoming #HepBBirthDose Community of Practice webinar to hear country experiences from across Africa on advancing policy, advocacy, and timely birth dose vaccination.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/HcmfQv564b

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The 2026 #EliminationInAction Photo Contest is live! We're looking for photos that show the people, partnerships, & programs advancing hepatitis elimination.

Categories:
🔹 Communities Leading Elimination
🔹 Care Without Barriers
🔹 Capturing a Cure

📷 https://t.co/YxaXCG0Bc1

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How long does HepB vaccine protection last?

A study in Hepatology Communications found evidence of protection among Alaska Native persons 41 years after primary HepB vaccination—supporting recommendations that boosters are not needed in endemic areas.

🔗https://t.co/hxZfC0A9RN

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🇭🇹 New National Hepatitis Elimination Profile: Haiti

With 2030 fast approaching, understanding where countries stand is critical. Explore the latest data, progress, and opportunities to accelerate hepatitis elimination in Haiti.

📊 View the profile: https://t.co/g5SjxzZvsm

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⏰ Tomorrow!

Join us for a global discussion on qHBsAg testing and its role in guiding #hepatitisB treatment, monitoring response to therapy, and informing future cure strategies.

Hear perspectives from global experts.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/AYevnScaBj

#LiverHealth

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📸 The time is here!

The 2026 Elimination in Action Photo Contest is now open. Share the people, partnerships, and programs driving progress toward hepatitis elimination around the world.

🏆 Submit your entry: https://t.co/uOGnLtBCuX

#HepatitisElimination #PhotoContest

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📅 Mark your calendars: #WorldHepatitisDay is July 28!

@Hep_Alliance has unveiled the 2026 theme: "Let's Break It Down." Together, we can break down barriers to testing, vaccination, treatment, and elimination.

https://t.co/gNYV1PsUxi

#HepatitisElimination

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Have you registered? Don't miss our upcoming webinar on qHBsAg testing and its role in guiding HBV treatment and future cure strategies.

Hear perspectives from AASLD, EASL, and KASL experts, plus insights on the evolving U.S. testing landscape.

🔗 https://t.co/c0JmHURGu3

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Can #hepatitisB be eliminated at the provincial level?

COR-HEPB's newly launched THAI-B study in Phichit Province is testing how large-scale screening, treatment, and long-term care can accelerate elimination. 🌏

Read the latest HepNotes: https://t.co/tCk1UNRkks

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Hepatitis B vaccination is for everyone.

This #HepatitisAwarenessMonth, learn how vaccination can help protect you and your loved ones from serious liver disease and liver cancer.

Explore resources from CGHE & V4V:
🔗 https://t.co/Xa2Xop1o80
🔗 https://t.co/bevJURQc1I

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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month.

Protect yourself. Protect your family. Protect your baby.

The hepatitis B vaccine is safe, effective, and helps prevent liver disease and liver cancer.

Learn more from our partners at @voices4vaccines.

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Final call!

Submit your abstract for IVHEM 2026 by 22 May, 23:59 JST.

Join the global effort to eliminate viral hepatitis.

https://t.co/pd3dksPfBg

#IVHEM2026 #HepatitisElimination

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Testing can save lives.

On #NationalHepatitisTestingDay, remember: hepatitis B and hepatitis C often have no symptoms, but they can cause serious liver damage over time.

Getting tested is an important step to protecting your liver and your life.

https://t.co/M88vdgaw0J

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May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day in the US.
That means today is a great day to sign up for our upcoming webinar: "The role of quantitative HBsAg testing to guide hepatitis B treatment in the US: a global perspective."

Learn more and register: https://t.co/Z5aWKF6rux

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Learn more about the Phetchabun province model: https://t.co/4sdPdU7fzs

Learn more about the THAI-B study: https://t.co/bRGLkyoN8b

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While in Bangkok, the CGHE team visited Chulalongkorn University to meet with Drs. Yong Poovorawan & Nasamon Wanlapakorn.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from their work on hepatitis microelimination, viral evolution, & decentralized models of care in Thailand.

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One Week Away at WHA! Live from Geneva:
Elevating Hepatitis Elimination on the Global Political Agenda: From World Health Assembly to United Nations General Assembly

May 20 @ 12 noon EDT (6 pm CEST)

Watch the livestream directly from Geneva: https://t.co/yDfxaXdkiT