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EC Australia: Eliminating hepatitis C as a public health threat in Australia by 2030.

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Liver cancer rates are climbing but survival isn’t. Aus data shows that 5-year survival from hepatocellular carcinoma is just 26% bit.ly/480unMA We need to continue to raise awareness and ensure equitable access to surveillance to improve early detection #WorldCancerDay

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Today is #WorldCancerDay. Almost a million lives are lost each year to #livercancer caused by chronic #hepatitisB infection. Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer, which is the third leading cause of #cancer deaths globally.    By eliminating viral hepatitis, we

Today is #WorldCancerDay. Almost a million lives are lost each year to #livercancer caused by chronic #hepatitisB infection. Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer, which is the third leading cause of #cancer deaths globally. 
 
By eliminating viral hepatitis, we
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Did you know that hep C treatment reduces the risk of liver cancer by 75%? Eliminating viral hepatitis saves lives from liver cancer! For more facts about viral hepatitis and liver cancer ➡️ bit.ly/3OzCCbQ #WorldCancerDay World Hepatitis Alliance

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Happy primary health care nurses day! Allowing primary care nurses to work to their full scope of practice is an important part of the #hepC elimination effort APNA

Jason Grebely (@jasongrebely) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Really important paper demonstrating the implementation of point-of-care HCV testing for current infection at the medically supervised injecting room in Melbourne, Australia. 94% treatment uptake among people with current HCV.

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A newly-published review of research into viral hepatitis testing and treatment in community pharmacies concludes that the findings "add pharmacies to the growing evidence supporting community-based testing and treatment for hepatitis C." thelancet.com/journals/eclin…

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'Feel deadly' is a key message of the #EveryYarnCounts campaign. Everyone has the right to feel deadly and live free of #hepC. Have a yarn at your local Aboriginal health service today about hep C testing and treatment.

'Feel deadly' is a key message of the #EveryYarnCounts campaign. Everyone has the right to feel deadly and live free of #hepC. Have a yarn at your local Aboriginal health service today about hep C testing and treatment.
Our Health in Our Hands ❤️💛🖤 (@nacchoaustralia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hepatitis C can make your liver sick. Treating hepatitis C earlier rather than later can stop the liver from being damaged. Every person’s experience of treatment is different. Take the first step, have a yarn at your local Aboriginal Health Service today. Every Yarn Counts.

Hepatitis C can make your liver sick.
Treating hepatitis C earlier rather than later can stop the liver from being damaged.
Every person’s experience of treatment is different. 
Take the first step, have a yarn at your local Aboriginal Health Service today. Every Yarn Counts.
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#HepatitisC is one of the leading causes of liver disease in Australia. The latest progress to elimination report showed that liver transplants due to hep C are declining. This is great news for this #WorldLiverDay but more work is needed. Read more ➡️bit.ly/47xYw6L

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Save the date for the webinar launch of 'Every Yarn Counts'! This is a great opportunity to hear more about the campaign and how it is being rolled out across the country. 📅1.30pm AEST Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Online | Register here: bit.ly/EYCwebinar

Save the date for the webinar launch of 'Every Yarn Counts'! This is a great opportunity to hear more about the campaign and how it is being rolled out across the country.

📅1.30pm AEST Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Online |
Register here: bit.ly/EYCwebinar
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#EveryYarnCounts on display at the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre in Tasmania. Visit Burnie TAC 11am-1pm on 14 May and Launceston TAC 11am-1pm on 16 May to have a yarn about #hepC + free lunch and giveaways available.

#EveryYarnCounts on display at the <a href="/TAClutruwita/">Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre</a> in Tasmania. Visit Burnie TAC 11am-1pm on 14 May and Launceston TAC 11am-1pm on 16 May to have a yarn about #hepC + free lunch and giveaways available.
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Great to see investment in the 2024-25 budget for people with #hepC - $7.9 million to peak bodies - $9.9 million to hep C POC testing - $6 million to continue hep C projects - $17.5 million to implement the BBVSTI strategies

Our Health in Our Hands ❤️💛🖤 (@nacchoaustralia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Easier than ever before! NEW PILLS CURE HEP C IN 8-12 WEEKS! Take the first step, have a yarn at your local Aboriginal Health Service today. Every Yarn Counts. #OurHealthInOurHands #EveryYarnCounts #LiveFreeofHepC

Easier than ever before! NEW PILLS CURE HEP C IN 8-12 WEEKS! 
 
Take the first step, have a yarn at your local Aboriginal Health Service today. 
 
Every Yarn Counts. 
 
#OurHealthInOurHands #EveryYarnCounts #LiveFreeofHepC
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Less than 2 weeks to go until the #EveryYarnCounts webinar launch. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about the co-design process, implementation and evaluation. Haven't registered yet? Click here bit.ly/EYCwebinar 📅1.30pm AEST Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Online

Less than 2 weeks to go until the #EveryYarnCounts webinar launch. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about the co-design process, implementation and evaluation. Haven't registered yet? Click here  bit.ly/EYCwebinar

📅1.30pm AEST Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Online
WANADA (@wanadafyi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us for our first Hepatitis C Virus Care Capability Project information session and find out how to support the people at most risk. Wednesday 19 June 2024, 9am - 11am, 1 Nash Street, Perth. Register now: events.humanitix.com/hepatitis-c-vi…

Join us for our first Hepatitis C Virus Care Capability Project information session and find out how to support the people at most risk. Wednesday 19 June 2024, 9am - 11am, 1 Nash Street, Perth. Register now: events.humanitix.com/hepatitis-c-vi…
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are disproportionately represented in #hepatitisC cases. The Every Yarn Counts campaign seeks to normalise discussions about hep C, eliminate barriers and stigma, and encourage testing and treatment. More: burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-…

UN Office on Drugs & Crime (@unodc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Needle and syringe programs are vital for preventing blood-borne infections among people who use drugs. Let's prioritize evidence-based responses this #WorldDrugDay.

Needle and syringe programs are vital for preventing blood-borne infections among people who use drugs. 

Let's prioritize evidence-based responses this #WorldDrugDay.