About the Alliance
Mission
The National Hepatitis B Alliance's mission is to put hepatitis B on the National health agenda in order to improve the lives of people living with hepatitis B and reduce transmission of hepatitis B.
The Alliance aims to provide a forum for those working in hepatitis B to exchange ideas, findings and information. It seeks to increase awareness and understanding of hepatitis B in the health and research workforce, the community and in government. It aims to provide a collective voice speaking with clarity and authority on priorities for action related to hepatitis B, and to use this voice to improve outcomes for people living with hepatitis B, as well as to encourage government at all levels to respond appropriately to the challenges of hepatitis B.
Objectives
To provide opportunities for members of the Alliance, their colleagues and guests to:
- exchange ideas, discoveries & strategies to reduce the impact of hepatitis B
- learn from the work and perspectives of other members/stakeholders
- identify areas and issues upon which the Alliance might concentrate its activities
- use this information to reduce duplication of effort and maximise collaboration
To increase the capacity of health care, research and community workers to respond to the challenges of hepatitis B through:
- participating in dialogue, discussions and information exchange
- learning about new and emerging research questions as well as research findings
- advocating for the inclusion of hepatitis B in health care, research and community worker’s education and workforce development
To improve the health outcomes of people living with & at risk of hepatitis B, by advocating for improved treatment, care, support and prevention. Specifically to:
- encourage strategies to reduce late presentation
- secure free vaccination for all at risk populations
- call for comprehensive, community-based screening for HCC and other strategies to prevent cancer and liver disease progression
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