Together With CEVHAP Ending Hepatitis In Asia Pacific

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JAKARTA - Hepatitis is still one of the biggest health challenges in the Asia Pacific region. This disease attacks millions of people every year, causing serious complications such as cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer. However, hopes for eradicating hepatitis are getting bigger thanks to initiatives such as the Coalition to Eradicate Viral Hepatitis in Asia Pacific (CEVHAP).

Get To Know More Close What Is CEVHAP?

CEVHAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating hepatitis in the Asia Pacific region. Established since 2010, the organization aims to raise awareness, encourage effective health policies, and strengthen access to diagnosis and treatment for people affected by hepatitis.

With a collaboration-based approach, CEVHAP cooperates with governments, health professionals, and civil society to create sustainable solutions.

Why Does CEVHAP Have An Important Role In Asia Pacific?

Asia Pacific is the region with the highest hepatitis burden in the world. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 75 percent of global hepatitis B and C cases were found in the region. Several factors include:

Lack of public awareness: Many do not realize that they are infected because symptoms often appear in advanced stages. Access is limited to health services: Especially in rural or remote areas.ious social Stigma: There are still many myths and stigmas that prevent people from seeking treatment

CEVHAP Vision and Mission

CEVHAP is committed to achieving WHO targets, namely hepatitis elimination as a public health threat by 2030. To realize this vision, CEVHAP focuses on the three main pillars:

1. Education: Provide accurate information on the prevention and treatment of hepatitis to the public. 2. Advocacy: Encouraging the government to integrate hepatitis in the priority of national health policies. 3. Access: Ensuring the availability of affordable diagnosis and treatment services.

CEVHAP's Role In Hepatitis Elimination

CEVHAP has carried out various important initiatives in Asia Pacific, such as:

Public awareness campaign: Providing education through social media, seminars, and workshops. Cross-sectoral collaboration: Connecting governments, NGOs, and health service providers to create a holistic approach. Support for research: Help accelerate the development of recent diagnosis and treatment methods.

How Can You Contribute?

The role of society is very important in supporting efforts to eliminate hepatitis. Here are some steps you can take: 1. Do a routine check: Know your health status for early prevention. 2. Spread information: Educate people around you about the dangers of hepatitis.3. Support health policies: Encourage governments and local organizations to expand access to health services.