The only nonprofit solely dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B.
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🏃The Hepatitis B Foundation is honored to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 2! 🎉
They're running to raise awareness and funds in the fight against hepatitis B.
💌 Support the #Run4HepB team & donate today: fundraisers.nyrr.org/teams/h…
Emma shares her journey as a caregiver for her husband, Paul, after his unexpected liver cancer diagnosis. She reflects on their challenges and the hope brought by Paul's liver regeneration. 🪞
🎥 Watch Emma’s story: hepbstories.org/hcc-videos/e…
The @HepBFoundation & The African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition oppose the U.S. @CDCgov plan to support a study of the #HepB birth dose in Guinea-Bissau
We've drafted a letter to @AfricaCDC asking them to stop the study.
Sign👉 forms.gle/5VXnEieAwdjaArC27
👉abachepb.org/abac-news-and-u…
The @HepBFoundation & The African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition oppose the U.S. @CDCgov plan to support a study of the #HepB birth dose in Guinea-Bissau
We've drafted a letter to @AfricaCDC asking them to stop the study.
Sign👉 forms.gle/5VXnEieAwdjaArC27
👉abachepb.org/abac-news-and-u…
#NEWS | Only 60% of liver transplant recipients are vaccinated against hepatitis B (HBV), putting them at risk for serious complications, according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Read more: hepmag.com/article/4-10-live…
#HepB #HepatitisB #PulicHealth #Vaccine
Stigma keeps many people from speaking openly about hepatitis B. 💔
If you’ve faced discrimination because of hepatitis B, you can contact us anonymously and confidentially through our Discrimination Registry: hepb.org/resources-and-suppo…
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FDA approved a new first-in-class treatment for certain adults with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. fda.gov/news-events/press-an…
For some patients, it may allow viral control even after stopping all HBV therapy, a major step forward for a disease that often requires lifelong treatment.
#NEWS 📰| A new study in BMC Infectious Diseases uses mass spectrometry to identify candidate salivary protein biomarkers for hepatitis B and C.
This research could pave the way for non-invasive diagnostics, making it easier to monitor liver health.
Read: bioengineer.org/saliva-prote…
The @HepBFoundation & The African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition oppose the U.S. @CDCgov plan to support a study of the #HepB birth dose in Guinea-Bissau
We've drafted a letter to @AfricaCDC asking them to stop the study.
Sign👉 forms.gle/5VXnEieAwdjaArC27
👉abachepb.org/abac-news-and-u…
#NEWS 📰 👏The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the 1st drug that can lead to a functional #cure in some people living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), giving a new, innovative treatment option!
Press release 👉 hepb.org/news-and-events/new…
#HepatitisB #HBV #HepB
The @HepBFoundation & The African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition oppose the U.S. @CDCgov plan to support a study of the #HepB birth dose in Guinea-Bissau
We've drafted a letter to @AfricaCDC asking them to stop the study.
Sign👉 forms.gle/5VXnEieAwdjaArC27
👉 abachepb.org/abac-news-and-u…
#NEWS 📰 | A new study in PLOS Pathogens reveals that hepatitis B core protein behaves differently in lab crystals vs. viral capsids, reshaping our understanding of drug-binding sites and paving the way for next-gen antiviral drugs (CAMs).
👉Read more: bioengineer.org/two-faces-of…
Happy #WorldStatisticsDay! We know that there are almost 300 million people living with hepatitis B worldwide. Join the movement to raise awareness that #HepatitisB is preventable and treatable! 💪
#StatisticsDay #HepatitisB #HBV
1 in 5 adults in Guinea-Bissau live with #hepatitisB. 📰
The HepB vaccine protects your loved ones—especially babies—from transmission from day 1 with the HepB vaccine at birth. 👨⚕️
#HepBVaccine #GuineaBissau #ProtectGuineaBissauBabies
1 em cada 5 adultos na Guiné-Bissau vive com hepatite B. 📰
A vacina contra a hepatite B protege seus entes queridos — especialmente os bebês — contra a transmissão desde o 1º dia, com a vacina ao nascer. 👨⚕️
#GuineaBissau #ProtegerOsBebésDaGuinéBissau
Every baby in Guinea-Bissau deserves a future free from hepatitis B and liver cancer.
The HepB birth dose is the crucial 1st step toward protecting our children and building a healthier tomorrow. Let's make sure every newborn gets the protection they need right from the start.
📢 October is Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month! When patients and their families are engaged in their own care, they are empowered to make more informed decisions, adopt healthy behaviors and achieve better health outcomes.
Protection must start at birth, when babies are most vulnerable. 🚼
Did you know? 90% of newborns exposed to #hepatitisB will develop a lifelong infection. We can prevent this with the HepB vaccine at birth! 👨⚕️
#ProtectGuineaBissauBabies #HepBvaccine
A proteção deve começar ao nascer — quando são mais vulneráveis. 👨⚕️
Sabia disso? 90% dos recém-nascidos expuestos à #hepatiteB desenvolverão uma infecção crônica (ao longo da vida). Podemos prevenir isso com a vacina contra a HepB ao nascer!
#ProtegerBebêsGuinéBissau
Did you know? #LiverCancer caused by #hepatitisB is the #1 cause of all cancer deaths in Guinea-Bissau. 📉
But there is hope: the HepB vaccine is the world's 1st anti-cancer vaccine- it prevents liver cancer!
#LiverCancerAwareness #HepBVaccine #GuineaBissau #PublicHealth
