Yayasan Peduli Hati Bangsa28 Juli 2021 July 28 is celebrated every year as World Hepatitis Day. This date was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel prize-winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus. In 2021, the commemoration of World Hepatitis Day carries…
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections account for a substantial proportion of liver diseases worldwide. Because the two viruses share similar modes of transmission, co-infection with the two viruses is not uncommon, though the vast majority of those coinfected with HCV and HBV acquired these viruses through intravenous drug use, unscreened…
18 September 2021 On September 18, 2021, a discussion was held between Yayasan Peduli Hati Bangsa and other community service communities through Zoom application with the theme “How to access Hepatitis and co-infection services in Indonesia”. The discussion participants are representatives of the community related to public health services in Indonesia, including: Claudius. N. Mone…
On September 8, 2021, CHAI (Clinton Health Access Initiative Indonesia) held a webinar and released a Market Report on HCV. This report provides a report on hepatitis C (HCV) diagnosis and treatment in low- and middle-income countries to help guide the elimination of Hepatitis C. On this occasion, Peduli Hati Bangsa, represented by Caroline Thomas…
Recently, Yayasan Peduli Hati Bangsa was involved in a research study on self-testing for Hepatitis C.In line with WHO’s goal to eliminate Hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030, Yayasan Peduli Hati Bangsa together with researchers around the world, conducted a study which was eventually released by WHO as a guide for this…
