Editor’s note

Dear Colleagues,On 28th July, we commemorated the World Hepatitis Day 2022 in a successful ceremony.

KNH staff and the public came out in large numbers to get screened and vaccinated for Hepatitis B. Our dedicated team of specialists availed themselves to participate in the drive as various guest speakers emphasized on the need for implementation of the screening, diagnosis, management and vaccination activities that took place.

It is worth noting that every 30 seconds, someone dies from a viral hepatitis related illness - even in the current COVID-19 crisis. However, with the existing prevention, testing and treatment services that are available, every hepatitis related death is preventable.

This year’s theme; “Hepatitis can’t wait”; conveys the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

World Hepatitis Day is therefore a great opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your hepatitis status and to spread the word about treatment.

We thank everyone that took part in honoring the day.All the Newslines and Newsletters can be accessed online on: https://bit.ly/3uQGCcI

Ms. Yvonne Gichuru , Marketing & Communication Officer Kenyatta National Hospital

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