What's New

World Hepatitis Day has a new date. Beginning in 2011, World Hepatitis Day will be celebrated on July 28th. The day was moved to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who received the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the hepatitis B virus.

On January 11, 2010, The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released the report "Hepatitis and Liver Cancer – A National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and C."  The report highlights a troubling lack of knowledge among health-care and social-service providers, at-risk populations, the general public and policy makers about the devastating impact of viral hepatitis.

Attendees heard about the Hepatitis B Community Engagement Project, engaged in table discussions, and watched the presentation of the Hepatitis B Outstanding Leadership Award. Over 80 partners joined us at our Annual Hepatitis B Forum on May 6th. Read more here.