Thousands of Australians are celebrating the announcement of universal access to new break-though hepatitis C treatments. The negotiations between the government and the drug company took a while and the Speak Out campaign was set up as a platform for Australians to tell decision makers how the delay was affecting them. Read the stories from South Australia below.
Go to the Speak Out page. Add your voice to the campaign.
"I need to role model how to have a good work ethic to my boys - how do I do this if I am sick?"
"I have been in the work force for 43 years and have paid my taxes. I think the government should act quick especially for those who are in the danger zone."
"Three of my closest friends... have died in the past 2 years... My health is OK so I continue to wait."
"...It took me almost 5 minutes to write that last sentence as I couldn't find the word in my head..."
"... I want our children to know that the Australian government has done the right thing knowing that the treatment is available."
