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Senate to Investigate Historical Blood Contamination

The Senate has voted to establish a new inquiry into Australia’s infected blood scandal. This follows a recent ABC Australian Story episode on contaminated blood products has brought the topic…

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World Hepatitis Day 2026 Outreach

A day after Australians received their first national AusAlert test on 27 July, hepatitis organisations throughout the country were putting out a warning of their own on 28 July World…

‘Australian Story’ episode a reminder to get tested and treated for Hep C

Hepatitis Australia and Hepatitis SA are reminding all Australians, particularly anyone who received a blood transfusion or blood product before donor screening began in 1990, that hepatitis C is curable,…
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Australian Company Researching Potential Hepatitis B/Hepatitis D Treatment

Sydney-based pharmaceutical company Biotron is investigating a new drug candidate that shows promise in treating both hepatitis B and hepatitis D. Hepatitis B on its own is in desperate need…

Global Wins Against Hepatitis

As Australia struggles to meet its 2030 targets for viral hepatitis elimination, it is instructive to look at successes elsewhere in the world. Four Nations Seeking Elimination As an example,…
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Policies & Research

Failing to eliminate hepatitis by 2030 will cost $2.6 billion

Australia faces more than $2.6 billion in avoidable costs by 2030 if it fails to meet national hepatitis B and hepatitis C elimination targets, new modelling released by Hepatitis Australia…

Independent Review Recommends Inquiry on Life Insurance for People Living with Blood-borne Viruses

People living with HIV continue to be denied insurance coverage or are offered coverage on substantially less favourable terms, reinforcing financial insecurity.

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In Our Library: Take the next step this World Hepatitis Day

This year’s theme for World Hepatitis Day is “Take the Next Step.” It encourages people to take action for their health, no matter where they are in their journey. Prevention,…

In Our Library: June 2026 Highlights

Hepatitis B surveillance, adult hepatitis B vaccination, viral hepatitis and liver cancer, and more… Click on the images to access or view all resources added in the last month. Surveillance for hepatitis…
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