World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is an annual day of recognition, education, and advocacy on July 28th. The 2025 theme was Let’s break it down. “Let’s break down the barriers holding us back from a hepatitis-free world. The World Hepatitis Alliance, our partners, allies, and our 400 members in 120 countries are calling for action to end this entirely preventable disease.”
To build knowledge and support advocacy towards this goal, we hosted an online community event on Wednesday July 23, 2025 featuring two presentations and discussion.
hep C you later! |
Presenter: Dr. Sofia Bartlett, Scientific Director (Interim), Clinical Prevention Services, BC Centre for Disease Control
Sofia Bartlett is a dynamic educator who explains complex epidemiology and meaning for community health in understandable ways. Sofia provided views into the BC Centre for Disease Control’s work on eliminating viral hepatitis, how knowledge and action on health equity is vital, and how we all play a part.
Unlocking the Gates- building trust and community with peers |
Presenter: Mo Korchinski. Executive Director of Unlocking the Gates
Mo Korchinski is the Executive Director of Unlocking the Gates, a provincial organization driven by and for people with lived experience of incarceration. Mo presented how Unlocking the Gates addresses stigma; helps people plan, and access services and supports they will need once they are released. Learn how your organization can complement the work of Unlocking the Gates and strengthen community supports.
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