Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 RandyI am so excited for you!! What a warrior you truly are!! Now, have you seen the news about the World Health Organization. Actually, I'll paste it to this post and Don can see it too. I'm personally so excited and it makes your Rally on DC that very much more special!! World Hepatitis Alliance Applauds World Health Assembly Decision on Viral Hepatitis Switzerland, Geneva. Friday 21st May, 2010 – The World Hepatitis Alliance has welcomed the agreement of a World Health Organization (WHO) resolution on viral hepatitis by the 63rd World Health Assembly in Geneva today. “Today is a momentous day for the global hepatitis community†said Gore, President of the World Hepatitis Alliance. “This resolution is the result of tireless campaigning by hundreds of patient groups around the world. The World Hepatitis Alliance looks forward to working with governments and the WHO to begin the urgent task of preventing new infections and providing much needed support for the 500 million people living with these diseases worldwide.†For the first time, the resolution recognises the global impact of hepatitis B and C – two diseases that kill one million people a year and which to date have not received the global attention they deserve. The World Health Assembly has established a robust framework to deliver improvements in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and awareness. The resolution clearly states the need for global coordinated action to tackle viral hepatitis backed by dedicated resources. It also provides global endorsement of World Hepatitis Day as the primary focus for national and international awareness-raising efforts. Did You Know? o Approximately 500 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis B or C1 o This is over 10 times the number infected with HIV/AIDS2 o Over 50% of people infected with viral hepatitis live in countries where there is no free testing3 o Between them hepatitis B and C kill one million people a year1 o One in every three people on the planet has been exposed to either or both viruses World Hepatitis Alliance The World Hepatitis Alliance provides global leadership and supports action that will halt the death toll and improve the lives of people living with chronic viral hepatitis B and C. Through better awareness, prevention, care, support and access to treatment, our ultimate goal is to work with governments to eradicate these diseases from the planet. The World Hepatitis Alliance is a Non-Governmental Organisation representing more than 280 hepatitis B and C patient groups from around the world. The World Hepatitis Alliance is governed by a representative board elected by patient groups from seven world regions: Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa, North America, Latin America, Australasia and Western Pacific. For further information visit: www.worldhepatitisalliance.org World Hepatitis Alliance – Seeking a world without viral hepatitis B and C. It is easy for all of to think that we don't have much influence on what goes on in Washington, because most of us have never tried. However I am here to say your voice does count. I found this out on my recent trip to DC for World Hep Day. I scheduled a meeting with my Congressman while I was there. Fortunately I actually got to meet with him and discuss the issue of HR 3974, "The Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act,. On my way back home the next day I got a call from his aide and Congressman C.W. Bill Young of Florida's 10th Congressional District has agreed to sign on as a co-sponsor of the Bill after my visit with him. Now if everyone did the same with their Representatives in Congress, we could get this Bill passed. Please contact your representatives for all of us.(see pic below or attached) Randy O Website-- SuncoastHepCFriends .OrgForum -- Suncoast HepC Friends Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thank you Randy! Job well done! I have contacted mine and many others in the past few months. Hope we DO make a difference SOON! Your voice counts It is easy for all of to think that we don't have much influence on what goes on in Washington, because most of us have never tried. However I am here to say your voice does count. I found this out on my recent trip to DC for World Hep Day. I scheduled a meeting with my Congressman while I was there. Fortunately I actually got to meet with him and discuss the issue of HR 3974, "The Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act,. On my way back home the next day I got a call from his aide and Congressman C.W. Bill Young of Florida's 10th Congressional District has agreed to sign on as a co-sponsor of the Bill after my visit with him. Now if everyone did the same with their Representatives in Congress, we could get this Bill passed. Please contact your representatives for all of us.(see pic below or attached) Randy O Website-- SuncoastHepCFriends.OrgForum -- Suncoast HepC Friends Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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