28/07/2026
ROTARACT DISTRICT 9127
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE RID9127
28.07.2026
Esteemed Volunteers,
WORLD HEPATITIS DAY
Every year on July 28, the world observes World Hepatitis Day to increase awareness of viral hepatitis and inspire action toward its elimination. This year’s theme, Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down, reminds us that eliminating hepatitis requires breaking down barriers to awareness, testing, prevention, and treatment while ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to everyone.
Despite remarkable advances in medicine, viral hepatitis continues to affect millions of people globally. Many remain undiagnosed due to limited awareness, fear of stigma, and inadequate access to healthcare services. Yet, hepatitis B can be prevented through vaccination, and effective treatments are available for both hepatitis B and C. Early diagnosis remains one of the strongest tools in preventing severe liver disease and saving lives.
As Rotaractors, our commitment to service extends beyond community projects, it includes promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting public health initiatives, and empowering people with accurate health information. Through education, advocacy, and strategic partnerships, we can help our communities make informed decisions that reduce the burden of hepatitis.
Today, I encourage every Rotaractor and every member of District 9127 to take simple but impactful steps:
- Prioritize routine hepatitis screening.
- Receive the Hepatitis B vaccine if eligible.
- Practice healthy habits that reduce the risk of infection.
- Replace stigma with compassion and misinformation with facts.
Together, let us continue to uphold Rotary’s commitment to Disease Prevention and Treatment by fostering healthier, more informed communities. Every conversation, every awareness campaign, and every life reached brings us one step closer to a future where hepatitis is no longer a public health threat.
YIS,
D’ COMPASS
For;
Rtr. Alfa Abdulrazak Sheidu, PHF
District Rotaract Representative
RID9127 🇳🇬