APAC Liver Disease Alliance

📃 Our Summit Report is Online!    🌏 Our inaugural APAC Liver Disease Alliance Summit, held in Bangkok on October 1, 2024, took bold steps toward eliminating hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030 in APAC. It brought together health ministries and policymakers from the region, alongside global philanthropic funders, international organizations, clinicians, academics, and patient advocates. The Summit’s post-event report is now available and highlights 3 key actions:   1️⃣ National governments should integrate hepatitis programs into universal health coverage (UHC) systems funded by national payors, and include hepatitis testing and treatment as part of routine healthcare to ensure comprehensive patient coverage and access. 2️⃣ Policymakers should demonstrate strong political will by investing in hepatitis elimination efforts and building multi-stakeholder partnerships. This includes securing early buy-in from decision-makers, adopting effective strategies, and sharing best practices among allies.   3️⃣ Community representatives should share patient stories to highlight the impact of hepatitis and drive engagement from industry representatives, policymakers, and technical advisors. Meanwhile, stakeholders should leverage data to emphasize the urgency, improve policy decisions, and foster collaboration. 📖 Read the full post-event report and watch the recording on our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dY3-BXwZ   🙏 Thank you to all the Summit participants for joining our event and sharing invaluable insights, experiences, and expertise. Your contributions are essential to advancing our shared goal of hepatitis elimination by 2030. 🤝 If you want to join future events with the APAC Liver Disease Alliance or are interested in collaborating with us, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@apacliverdiseasealliance.org and roberta.sarno@dhealth.consulting. Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Raoh-Fang (Jasmine) Pwu Jade Chakowa Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Nicole Underwood Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Devmanyu Singh John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Roberta Sarno, PhD Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed #healthpolicy #liverhealth #hepatitis #livercancer #report

Thank you to everyone who made this year possible. Your support, ideas, and dedication drive us forward. Because "every stakeholder in the ecosystem, from Ministries of Health, policymakers and funders, industry and providers, or physicians, caregivers and patients, has something to offer, and something to gain". Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Raoh-Fang (Jasmine) Pwu Jade Chakowa Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Nicole Underwood Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Devmanyu Singh John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Roberta Sarno, PhD Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed #healthpolicy #liverhealth #hepatitis #HCC #livercancer #collaboration #yearinreview #teamwork

🎯  Our 2025 three-step strategy: driving change for liver health in APAC 1️⃣ High-impact in-person engagements We’ll focus on in-country policy roundtables to unite stakeholders and collectively tackle critical issues like hepatitis elimination, HCC surveillance and management, and emerging liver diseases. 2️⃣ Shaping policy through knowledge sharing With tools like the upcoming updated liver disease infographics and the HCC policy memo, we’ll provide stakeholders with fresh insights and data to drive effective policymaking and track regional progress. 3️⃣ Strengthening stakeholder engagement From advocacy campaigns to capacity-building initiatives, we’re deepening collaborations with partners and expanding our Alliance to amplify impact across the region. Together, let’s create actionable solutions for better liver health in APAC. 💪 💌 Do you want to be part of our Alliance? Reach out to our secretariat at roberta.sarno@dhealth.consulting or info@apacliverdiseasealliance.org #liverhealth #APACStrategy #publichealth #collaboration #healthpolicy Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Raoh-Fang (Jasmine) Pwu Jade Chakowa Kandyce Ong Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Nicole Underwood Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Devmanyu Singh John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed

In 2024, we’ve had the honour of organising dialogues with senior officials from 9 Ministries of Health across the Asia-Pacific. We’re grateful for the opportunity to facilitate meaningful knowledge sharing, exchange of best practices, and discussions on future policy improvements. A big thank you to all the government officials for their collaboration and support this year! #healthpolicy #liverhealth #hepatitis #hepatocellularcarcinoma Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Raoh-Fang (Jasmine) Pwu Jade Chakowa Kandyce Ong Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Nicole Underwood Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Devmanyu Singh John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed

🏥 Advancing HCC Surveillance and Management: Key Outcomes from the HCC APAC Policy Forum The APAC Liver Disease Alliance, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, recently hosted a closed-door HCC APAC Policy Forum. The event brought together influential government officials, health leaders and patient advocacy groups from 8 APAC healthcare systems to discuss strategies to improve HCC surveillance, early detection, and treatment access across the Asia-Pacific region. Through collaborative discussions, participants explored actionable steps to co-create robust HCC surveillance and management programs in their countries. We are thrilled to see such a strong commitment to shaping the future of liver cancer care in the region. But this is just the beginning. We will soon be announcing the next steps of this important initiative, as we continue to drive change and support the shared goal of improving liver health for all. Stay tuned for what’s coming next! #LiverHealth #PublicHealth #HepatitisPrevention #LiverCancerCare Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Raoh-Fang (Jasmine) Pwu Jade Chakowa Kandyce Ong Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Nicole Underwood Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Sureeda Phupat Mihai Irimescu Devmanyu Singh John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed

🚀 Success in media outreach for APAC Liver Disease Alliance 🚀 Our latest press release has been picked up 223 times. 223! This wide media coverage demonstrates the importance of addressing liver disease across the APAC region, and we’re proud to continue driving awareness and action. Key outlets that featured our story include: Yahoo! Finance Asia One PharmaDJ LINE TODAY Mobile The Korea Herald Taiwan News The Malaysia Reserve The Manila Times 📢 Local Impact: Our partner, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, also shared our work on their official channels: https://lnkd.in/dz_GKgAX and https://lnkd.in/dKwPsbV9 Stay tuned for more updates! 🔗 Link to access the full press release: https://lnkd.in/dEbFn5Yr #LiverDisease #HepatitisElimination #APACHealth #PublicHealth #PRImpact #HealthAwareness Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Raoh-Fang (Jasmine) Pwu Jade Chakowa Kandyce Ong Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Nicole Underwood Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Sureeda Phupat Mihai Irimescu Devmanyu Singh John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed

Every 30 seconds someone loses their life to a hepatitis related illness. Early detection could save lives and prevent liver cancer. For #HepTestWeek, take action by getting tested and encouraging others to do the same 💪 Get involved ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eEeVKk Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Jade Chakowa Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Sureeda Phupat John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed Nicole Underwood

🎥 Webinar Recording Now Available! 📢 Missed our educational session on the new WHO Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Care, and Treatment of People with Chronic Hepatitis B Infection? The recording is now live! https://lnkd.in/dWgXAdSX In this webinar, we explored: ✅ A comprehensive overview of the guidelines. ✅ Theoretical foundations and practical implications for the Asia-Pacific region. ✅ Barriers, expectations, and recommendations for full-scale implementation. 🎙 Speakers: 1️⃣ Dr. Saeed Hamid, Professor of Medicine at Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan and Chair of the WHO Guidelines Development Group 2️⃣ Dr. Janus Ong, Associate Professor, University of the Philippines, College of Medicine and Project Leader, Strengthening Integrated Treatment and Care for Hepatitis (StITCH), Vietnam and the Philippines 3️⃣ Roberta Sarno, Director, APAC Liver Disease Alliance (Moderator) 📌 Watch the recording now to gain insights into how these guidelines impact public health, policy, and healthcare delivery across the region. https://lnkd.in/dWgXAdSX #PublicHealth #Hepatitis #WHO #AsiaPacific #HealthcarePolicy #Guidelines #HealthcareEducation Janus Ong Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Jade Chakowa Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Sureeda Phupat John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed Nicole Underwood

Optimizing the Hepatitis Care Journey: A Call to Action! 💪 🌍 In the healthcare landscape, we often overlook the most crucial voice: the patient. For people living with hepatitis, this neglect can result in lost opportunities for care and support. It is time to shift this narrative and prioritise patient voices! We’re thrilled to announce our latest thought leadership article, co-authored by Dee Lee and Dianne De Silva, which delves into the critical importance of patient centricity in hepatitis care. The article spotlights 3 key recommendations that prioritise patient-centricity and optimize the hepatitis journey: 1️⃣ Effective Communication: Provide accessible updates, educational resources and personalised support to empower individuals with knowledge about viral hepatitis. This approach will guide them toward testing and facilitate their linkage to appropriate care. 2️⃣ Incorporating Feedback: Develop policies that integrate patients’ lived experiences, identify gaps and barriers to enhance national hepatitis responses adapted to evolving patient needs, and improve the quality of care. 3️⃣ Empowering People Living with Hepatitis: Transform people living with hepatitis from passive recipients to active participants in their care and treatment decisions. This fosters trust and enhances health management and outcomes. 📖 Check out the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/dtnCrTR2 The APAC Liver Disease Alliance Hepatitis Summit, “Hep-free: Eliminating Asia’s Silent Public Health Threat by 2030,” took place on October 1, 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. Co-hosted with Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, this event gathered regional voices to discuss advocacy and policy initiatives to eliminate hepatitis while highlighting the critical role of putting people first in our fight against viral hepatitis. Together, we can elevate patient voices and drive meaningful change in hepatitis care! 💪✨ #APACLiverDiseaseAlliance #HepatitisSummit #EliminateHepatitis #LiverHealth #globalhealth #publichealth Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Raoh-Fang (Jasmine) Pwu Jade Chakowa Kandyce Ong Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Sureeda Phupat Mihai Irimescu John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed Nicole Underwood

The APAC Liver Disease Alliance Summit press release is now available! 🌍 We are thrilled to announce the release of our official press release for the APAC Liver Disease Alliance Summit. This event, co-hosted by the Department of Disease Control at the Ministry of Health of Thailand, brought together leading policymakers, clinicians, patient advocates and other key stakeholders to tackle hepatitis in the Asia-Pacific region. Read the full press release to learn more about the summit’s impact and future actions ➡️ https://lnkd.in/drR-7yk7 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey to a Hep-Free future! #APACLiverDisease #HepatitisElimination #LiverHealth #HCC #GlobalHealth Benedetta Nirta Will Brown Raoh-Fang (Jasmine) Pwu Jade Chakowa Kandyce Ong Yuhui C. Bethany Holt Dee Lee Chris Munoz Susanna TAN Priyank Dubey Anurag Bhargava Varun Veigas Karan Kampani Sureeda Phupat Mihai Irimescu John Ward Lindsey Hiebert Francesca Da Ros Giacomo Donnini Global Liver Institute Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination The Hepatitis Fund International Liver Cancer Movement Achim Kautz Raquel Peck 🇬🇧🇧🇷 Diane Langenbacher, PhD Dianne De Silva Professor Manal Hamdy El-Sayed Nicole Underwood