World Hepatitis Awareness
It’s Time to Act!
Bosco's Buddies will continue to support World Hepatitis Awareness all year long. Together with over 200 patient groups from around the world we are all pledging our support to the first truly global awareness event for chronic viral hepatitis B and C. Approximately 500 million people worldwide are affected by hepatitis B or C and the majority of those infected do not know. 1.5 million people die every year from either hepatitis B or C. Hepatitis C is 10 times, and hepatitis B 100 times, more infectious than HIV. If left untreated, hepatitis B and C can lead to cirrhosis, and potentially liver cancer, liver failure and death. Together we can all make a difference and supporting World Hepatitis Awareness May 2008 was an important first step towards this. If you would like to get involved please email us.
It’s time to act - please join us!