Living with Hepatitis

Does Hep C Hold the Key to HIV?

One of the big mysteries in the research on an HIV cure might have its explanation in hepatitis C. It’s seen as the greatest challenge in HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)…

Changes to Hepatitis B Prescribing Accreditation

From 1 September 2026, the prescriber accreditation requirement for hepatitis B medicines under the PBS Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs (HSD) Program will be removed. As a result, all…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

‘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,…

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,…

Hoax, Hype or Hope

This Hepatitis B Voices Australia (HBVA) event for World Hepatitis Day 2026 proved to be an evening of insights and thoughtful discussions. The forum was held in partnership with the…

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.

Hepatitis C & Overactive Bladder

There is a significant association between living with the hepatitis C virus and suffering from overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), according to a study published in the journal BMC Urology. The bladder has a…

New Free Hepatitis C Telehealth Service

A new national hepatitis C telehealth service is making it easier for people to get assessed, tested and treated for hepatitis C in Australia. Launched in June by Hepatitis Australia,…

New Hep B Drug Results: How good is it?

Pharmaceutical giant, GSK, who seem to be leading the field in developing a hepatitis B functional cure, has finally presented the results on their new drug, bepirovirsen. The 254 million…

Hep B Functional Cure – a plain language explainer

There has been a lot of talk about a functional cure for hepatitis B. What exactly does that mean? And how does that affect someone who’s living with chronic hepatitis…