Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative

07/08/2026

💚 Beyond World Hepatitis Day: Taking Awareness to the Community

Shortly after the commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2026, Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI) continued its hepatitis awareness campaign with a community sensitization program in Benue State.

The outreach provided an opportunity to educate community members on hepatitis B and C prevention, the importance of knowing their status, testing, vaccination, and timely linkage to care.

For us, hepatitis awareness does not end on World Hepatitis Day. The work continues in our communities, one conversation at a time.

29/07/2026

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026: PARTNERSHIP FOR ACTION

As we commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2026, Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI) is proud to collaborate with the Imo State Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Office of the First Lady of Imo State, and other key stakeholders in strengthening the fight against viral hepatitis in Imo State.

We deeply appreciate the leadership of Her Excellency, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, First Lady of Imo State; Dr. Chioma Egu, Honourable Commissioner for Health and Social Services; Dr. Adinnu Kennedy, Permanent Secretary; Dr. Evi-Parker Uloma , Director of Public Health; Dr. Chidinma Nwachukwu, Hepatitis Focal Person, other senior officials of the Ministry, and all organizations and individuals contributing to this important cause.

This World Hepatitis Day, we are using our collective voice to advocate for two important and sustainable policy actions in Imo State:

🔹 Institutionalization of free hepatitis B and C testing for all pregnant women as a routine part of antenatal care.

🔹 A sustainable solution to the weekend and public-holiday hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination gap, so that every newborn can receive the birth-dose vaccine within 24 hours of birth, regardless of the day or time they are born.

Every pregnant woman deserves to know her hepatitis status. Every newborn deserves timely protection against hepatitis B.

Together, through government leadership, strong partnerships, effective policies, and community action, eliminating viral hepatitis is possible.

Happy World Hepatitis Day 2026!

Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI)

29/07/2026

🌍 Celebrating World Hepatitis Day 2026 – Benue State

Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI), in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, the Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Benue State Chapter, and other valued partners, proudly joins the global community in commemorating World Hepatitis Day 2026.

Together, we are raising awareness, promoting hepatitis prevention, encouraging testing and vaccination, and advocating for a future free from viral hepatitis.

Know your status. Get tested. Get vaccinated. Together, let's end hepatitis.

29/07/2026

World Hepatitis Day 2026 Road Walk | Benue State

Watch highlights from the World Hepatitis Day 2026 Road Walk Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI), alongside other partners and in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services.

This road walk is part of our commitment to raising awareness about viral hepatitis, promoting early testing and vaccination, reducing stigma, and encouraging communities to take action toward hepatitis elimination.

Together, we can eliminate hepatitis. Know your status. Get tested. Protect future generations.Let's break it down.

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

💙 This , storyteller Ibrahim Usman from Nigeria shares what hepatitis B elimination means to him.

🗣️ “Hepatitis B elimination means a future where no one suffers from a disease that can be prevented and treated. It means ensuring that everyone has access to vaccination, testing, and care — regardless of where they live. To me, eliminating hepatitis B is about saving lives, reducing stigma, and creating healthier communities.”

🎥 Watch Ibrahim’s story here: https://www.hepbstories.org/b-the-voice/ibrahimusman?rq=ibrahim%20

Together, we can eliminate . Help amplify the voices of people affected by hepatitis B and share our media toolkit: https://www.hepb.org/news-and-events/world-hepatitis-day/

27/07/2026

🌍 WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 – BENUE STATE

This World Hepatitis Day, July 28, Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI), alongside other partners and in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services, joins the global community to raise awareness and strengthen action towards the elimination of viral hepatitis.

Through health education, community sensitization, screening, counselling, vaccination advocacy, and linkage to care, we continue to encourage everyone to know their hepatitis status and take action to protect themselves and their families.

Special attention must also be given to pregnant women and newborns. Together, we can strengthen antenatal hepatitis testing and ensure that every newborn receives the hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine within 24 hours of birth.

💚 Know your status. Get tested. Get vaccinated. Get linked to care.

Together, we can make a hepatitis-free Benue State possible.

27/07/2026

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 IS HERE! 🌍

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day!

In commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2026, Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI), in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Office of Her Excellency, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, First Lady of Imo State, and other stakeholders, is joining the global community to raise awareness and strengthen action towards the elimination of viral hepatitis.

This year's commemoration will bring hepatitis information and services closer to the people through a series of activities, including free hepatitis B and C screening, counselling and referral, health talks and sensitization, a radio talk show, and an awareness road walk.

For RAHGI, this is another step in a journey that has already reached thousands. Over the years, we have screened more than 6,000 people in Imo State for viral hepatitis, supported over 1,000 individuals including healthcare workers to complete the three-dose hepatitis B vaccination series, provided counselling and referrals, conducted school and community sensitization programs, established Anti-Hepatitis Clubs in selected schools, and sustained hepatitis awareness through social media.

Yet, there is still much more to be done. Many people living with hepatitis do not know their status. Knowing your status is the first step towards protecting yourself, your family, and your community.

📅 Save the Date: July 28, 2026

Join us as we walk, talk, test, counsel, educate and advocate for a future free from viral hepatitis.

Get tested. Know your status. Get vaccinated. Get linked to care.

Together, we can make hepatitis elimination a reality.

Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI)



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03/07/2026

This program on preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission and Timely Vaccination of Newborns Against Hepatitis B in Benue State is brought to you by Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative (RAHGI) and sponsored by the Hepatitis B Foundation through the African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition (ABAC). Let's break it down.
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23/06/2026

RAHGI participated in a stakeholders' planning meeting convened by the Benue State Ministry of Health in preparation for World Hepatitis Day 2026, scheduled for July 28. The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health, healthcare institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders to discuss strategies and activities for commemorating the event. Discussions focused on increasing public awareness of viral hepatitis, strengthening screening and linkage-to-care services, mobilizing communities, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders. RAHGI reaffirmed its commitment to supporting hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment, and advocacy efforts in Benue State and will continue to work closely with partners to ensure a successful World Hepatitis Day celebration, Let's break it down.