World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28th every year. It was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2010 to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, its prevention, and the importance of early detection and treatment. The date, July 28th, was chosen to honor the birthday of Nobel Laureate Professor Baruch Samuel Blumberg, who discovered the Hepatitis B virus and developed the first hepatitis B vaccine. This international day aims to increase understanding of the disease, advocate for greater access to prevention and treatment services, and promote actions to reduce the burden of viral hepatitis worldwide.
This year, in 2022, we want to take advantage of this world day to highlight our young project linked to early testing and treatment of Hepatitis C patients in Armenia. Hepatitis C is a significant public health concern in Armenia. In Archakuniat Polyclinic, MSF aims to improve the health outcomes of affected population, working alongside healthcare professionals, facilitating the development of sustainable healthcare programs.