Every year on July 28th, the world comes together to observe World Hepatitis Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, a silent but deadly disease affecting millions of people worldwide. At EWOMI, we join hands with global partners, governments, healthcare professionals, and community members to partner with international organizations, governments, healthcare professionals, and community members to say that hepatitis can’t wait and neither should we.
🩺 What Is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main types of hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D, and E. Among them, Hepatitis B and C are the most dangerous, often leading to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and even death if not detected and treated early.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 350 million people are living with chronic Hepatitis B or C, and many are unaware of their status.
🧬 Types of Hepatitis at a Glance
| Type | Transmission | Vaccine Available? | Chronic Infection Risk? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hep A | Contaminated food/water | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Hep B | Blood, sex, mother-to-child | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Hep C | Blood contact (e.g., needles) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Hep D | Only co-infects with Hep B | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Hep E | Contaminated water (mostly) | ✅ Yes (limited regions) | ❌ No |
🧪 Why Early Testing & Vaccination Matters
Hepatitis is often called a “silent killer” because many people live with the virus without symptoms for years until severe liver damage occurs. Testing is the only way to know your status.
The Hepatitis B vaccine is safe, effective, and widely available. It offers protection and is especially important for infants, children, healthcare workers, and high-risk adults.
For Hepatitis C, although there’s no vaccine, effective treatment and even cure is possible with antiviral medications.
💡 What You Can Do Today
✅ Get tested — Know your status
✅ Get vaccinated — Protect yourself and your family
✅ Practice safe habits — Avoid sharing razors, needles, or unsterilized instruments
✅ Use protection — During sexual activity
✅ Insist on safe practices — At barbershops, salons, and hospitals
💚 EWOMI’s Role in Hepatitis Awareness
At Elijah’s Widows and Orphans Mission Int’l (EWOMI), we’re committed to promoting public health awareness and community-based outreach. Through our Pad A Girl Child Campaigns, medical outreaches, and health education programs, we actively engage in:
- Free and subsidized hepatitis screening
- Public education campaigns in schools and underserved communities
- Linking individuals to vaccination and treatment centers
- Advocacy and support for vulnerable populations, including youth, widows and orphans
🗣️ Our Message to You
Hepatitis can’t wait — not for testing, not for treatment, not for public awareness.
Let us be proactive and intentional. The earlier we act, the more lives we can save.
Whether you’re an individual, a healthcare worker, or a policymaker, you have a role to play in ending the hepatitis epidemic.
📞 Get Involved
Join us in our fight against hepatitis by:
- Partnering with EWOMI on upcoming health outreaches
- Donating to support our screening and education programs
- Volunteering in your local community
- Sharing this message with others!
Together, we can create a world free of hepatitis.
From all of us at EWOMI, we encourage you to get tested, get vaccinated, and spread the word.
📍 For more information about our upcoming health outreaches or to request a hepatitis awareness session in your community, contact us via info@ewomingo.org
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