March 10, 2022 On March 9, 2022, WHO published its own COVID-19 Test Guide. This guidance is motivated by the realization that timely and accurate diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2 is an essential part of a comprehensive COVID-19 response strategy. Rapid tests to detect the SARS-CoV-2 antigen can be carried out by individuals where they collect…
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WHO has recommended two new drugs for COVID-19, providing yet more options for treating the disease. The extent to which these medicines will save lives depends on how widely available and affordable they will be. The first drug, baricitinib, is strongly recommended for patients with severe or critical COVID-19. It is part of a class…
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World Hepatitis Day 2021
28 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…
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…