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Coordinator: Ellen Larsen

The Auckland region now operates a mobile education service, and Ellen is available for HCV education services, support, and information.

Information about Pegasys (Pegylated interferon alfa-2a)


Information about Peginterferon alfa-2a the Drug that is approved around the world for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C can be found at http://www.pegasys.co.nz/.


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Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand Parliamentary Breakfast 

a letter from Health Minister Tariana Turia on World Hepatitis Day


World Hepatitis Day 28 July

World Hepatitis Day is an annual event that each year provides international focus for patient groups and people living with hepatitis B and C. It is an opportunity around which interested groups can raise awareness and influence real change in disease prevention and access to testing and treatment.

The World Hepatitis Alliance first launched World Hepatitis Day in 2008, and since then thousands of events have taken place around the world, generating massive public and media interest. The Alliance has also received support from governments worldwide, high-profile Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and supranational bodies, such as Médecins Sans Frontières.

Following the World Health Assembly in May 2010, it was agreed that World Hepatitis Day would be recognised annually on 28 July.

 

world hepatitis alliance

 

Swiss Address:                  UK & Mailing address:

7, Rue du Marché              1, Baden Place

1204 Geneva                     London SE1 1YW

Switzerland                        UK

 

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7378 0159

Web: www.worldhepatitisalliance.org

Hepatitis C

What is Hepatitis C?

  • A blood borne virus, which means it's spread through blood to blood contact
  • HCV can cause liver inflammation and liver disease
  • It's a slow developing virus which can take years to show itself
  • It is estimated 50,000 New Zealanders have HCV although many aren't aware they have the virus
  • Approximately 25% of those infected will clear the virus naturally
  • Approximately 75% will have an ongoing infection

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