An extract from the new Policy on Viral Hepatitis indicates that Ghana belongs to the areas where the prevalence of chronic Hepatitis B Virus infection (HBV) is high, that is greater than 8%.
It is therefore commendable that members of the Medical Students’ Association of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) have decided to focus on Hepatitis B during their upcoming week celebration.
The Association will embark on massive community outreach at Adaklu Waya, the administrative centre of the Adaklu District of the Volta Region, on Thursday, 9th February, 2017.
There will be education on Hepatitis B viral infection, screening, as well as vaccination.
The week celebration will be launched on 30th January, 2017 with the theme: “Prevent Hepatitis B. Act Now” at the UHAS Auditorium.
2017 Week Celebration Programme line-up
30th January – Launching of the Week Celebration
6th February – “Hepatitis B Awareness Creation” Float in the Ho Township
7th February – Rep Ur School Day / Movie Night
8th February – Debate
9th February – Community Outreach at Adaklu Waya / Radio Health Talk
10th February – Grand Durbar
11th February – Health Walk and Games at Dave Park
12th February – Thanksgiving Service
The 2017 UHAS Medical Students’ Association Week Celebration has myJCR.com as the main media partner and UT Bank, Everpure, Quest Media, and ACI as sponsors.