World Hepatitis Day May 19th 2009

World Hepatitis Day Newsletter

The latest issue of the World Hepatitis Day Newsletter has been published and includes updates on observances planned throughout the world.

World Hepatitis Day Graphics

Graphics for world hepatitis day observances are available on the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) website. These graphics are available for use by anyone planning a World Hepatitis Day observance.

World Hepatitis Day Calendar

Observances being planned in the United States are being posted on the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) calendar. To add your event, please contact the NVHR Webmaster.

Presidential Proclamation – Congressional Resolution – Gubernatorial & Mayoral Proclamations

Efforts are underway to have President Obama issue a proclamation and Congress to issue a Resolution recognizing May 19, 2009 as World Hepatitis Day. As more information becomes available, it will be shared through this listserv. Many states and cities are also working to secure Gubernatorial and Mayoral proclamations. Please send copies of 2009 proclamations to Chris Taylor.

World Hepatitis Day Global Website

The ‘Around the World’ page on the global World Hepatitis Day website has now been updated with a summary of all of the planned 2009 country activities that we have received so far. If you have photos of events or materials that you would like to have uploaded onto the website please send them to worldhepday@fleishman.com and they will be included in the next update.

World Hepatitis Day on the Web

Follow the World Hepatitis Day blog and add your comments on the World Hepatitis Day website.

Become a fan of World Hepatitis Day on Facebook.

View the World Hepatitis Day video on YouTube.

Follow World Hepatitis Day on Twitter.

Visit World Hepatitis Day on Bebo.

U.S. Public Service Announcement

U.S. planners are still working to produce a general viral hepatitis public service announcement (PSA). Due to limited funds, the PSA will not be ready for launch on World Hepatitis Day as planned. Organizers are still working to raise the needed funds to produce this PSA and will provide updates as progress is made.

World Hepatitis Day Promotional Materials

Many planners have asked about the availability of World Hepatitis Day promotional materials. Unfortunately, due to funding limitations, promotional items are not available for order. Graphics are available free of charge on the NVHR website. Planners are encouraged to use these graphics to produce your own promotional materials.

Congressional Briefing Scheduled on World Hepatitis Day

The Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF), in collaboration with the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) and the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR), will sponsor a Congressional briefing on May 19, 2009 to focus on “Chronic Viral Hepatitis: A Liver Cancer Story”. For more information, please visit the Hepatitis B Foundation website.

Press Release Template

Global and U.S. organizers are drafting template press releases for use by state and local planners. The templates should be available for use by Friday, May 8, and will be posted on the NVHR website.

Thank you for your commitment and dedication in raising awareness of viral hepatitis! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Chris Taylor, Senior Manager, Viral Hepatitis
National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors

444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339, Washington , DC 20001
Phone: (202) 434-8041 Fax: (202) 434-8092

ctaylor@NASTAD.org www.NASTAD.org

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