A global movement to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 #NOhep
Achieving the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030 globally We are now witnessing dramatic changes in the field of viral hepatitis. In May 2016, Member States adopted the first ever Global Strategy on viral hepatitis, recognizing viral hepatitis as a public health threat and expressing commitment to combating viral hepatitis to reach elimination by 2030.
Goal of NOhep Become the universal symbol for the elimination of viral hepatitis similar to how the red ribbon is used for HIV/AIDS.
What is NOhep? A global awareness raising and advocacy movement Created by the World Hepatitis Alliance in 2016 as a civil society response to WHO’s Viral Hepatitis Strategy (GHSS) Now an multi-stakeholder activity which campaigns to advance efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis Independent platform led by WHO, CDC, CEVHAP, ELPA & WHA
What does NOhep do? Unifies patients, healthcare professionals and policymakers around one common purpose Supports governments and medical professionals to drive action to eliminate viral hepatitis Inspires people to speak out and tell powerful stories of the impact of viral hepatitis Mobilises supporters across the globe Campaigns for a world where people have access to life saving interventions and do not suffer discrimination #NOhep
Highlights to date Launched in July 2016 Sign-ups from over 100 countries #NOhep has reached more than 100 million people online
Recap of activities since its launch in 2016 #NOhep
Get involved
Spread the message NOhep is a global community connected by a common message: Eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 Use NOhep’s online resources and materials to spread the message Include the NOhep logo on your own materials and within your own campaigns – remember NOhep doesn’t compete but strengthens Organise activities and events using the NOhep branding and merchandise to raise awareness #NOhep
Be social NOhep is a global community connected online using the #NOhep Join the NOhep movement @NOhep.org Stay connected online by using the #NOhep in all your social media posts Follow and tag us on Facebook and Twitter Take part in NOhep’s social media campaigns e.g. NOhep:NOExcuse pledge campaign Use NOhep’s posters, online resources and videos to share your message #NOhep
NOhep programmes NOhep Visionaries Programme Global programme to engage governments, medical professionals and young people to act as “the” world leaders in the elimination of viral hepatitis Launch of Visionaries Programme for European Medical Professionals at ILC in April 2017 Launch of programme for governments at World Hepatitis Summit on 1 November 2017 Launch of young persons’ programme in 2018 The NOhep Visionaries Programme is an opportunity for all medical professionals who are working in the field of viral hepatitis to join together to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. Whether it is in a hospital, in a clinic or a community outreach centre, everyone can do their part to spread the NOhep message. By signing up to the NOhep Visionaries Programme, you will join a global network of medical professionals who are taking bold steps to eliminate this global killer. Pictures of EUROPEAN VISIONARIES
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