World Hepatitis Day is July 28. This year, we're joining the global community to break down the stigma and barriers that hold us back from testing and treatment.
On July 24, RHAC will be celebrating World Hepatitis Day with our annual Wellness Fair from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM on the front lawn of 602 Queens Avenue.
Get the Facts
Hepatitis C is an infection in the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus is passed blood to blood. You can have hepatitis C and not know it: An estimated 1 in 100 people in Canada has had hepatitis C in their lifetime. However, hepatitis C is treatable: Treatment cures over 95% of people with hepatitis C.
To learn more about hepatitis C, visit: https://www.catie.ca/essentials/hepatitis-c-basics
Get Tested
The only way to know if someone has hepatitis C is to get tested. Explore your testing options:
- Learn more about the Hepatitis C Care Team: https://lihc.on.ca/programs-services/hepatitis-c-care-team/
- Locate testing options near you: https://whereto.catie.ca/
For more information about hepatitis awareness, please visit: https://www.catie.ca/whd. Learn more about this year's theme and how to take action: https://www.worldhepatitisday.org/.