United Against Hepatitis
Since 2010, United Way Mumbai has addressed the challenge of the increasing prevalence of hepatitis B and C infections. As a part of our Community Impact Initiative, we target high-risk populations such as female sex workers, drug addicts and migrants, as well as the general population. The strategy adopted includes medical interventions among the high-risk groups for controlling the infections, (with testing, medical referral, follow up and support for treatment compliance, patient support activities, etc.). Additionally, we provide health education to the masses to generate awareness and prevent the spread of infections.
For more information regarding our World Hepatitis Day 2019 initiatives and activities, please email us at
contact@unitedwaymumbai.org.
United Against Hepatitis
VIRAL HEPATITIS:
UNITED AGAINST HEPATITIS
In commemoration of World Hepatitis Day, United Way Mumbai launched the ‘United Against Hepatitis’ Network for a Hepatitis Free Society
on July 26th 2019. This network unites key public health professionals, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Community Based Organisations, corporates, local hospitals and the Public Health Department, among other stakeholders. Our objective is to raise awareness about Hepatitis and to address the challenges faced while working to eradicate Hepatitis from a community health perspective. UWM will work with UAH Members and their beneficiaries through the following activities:
Our projects have been able to achieve
great scale of outreach and impact among the vulnerable sections of the
population in Mumbai. Our interventions have been, and are being conducted with
active community participation to ensure sustainability. We have gained great
insights into the best strategies for tackling hepatitis in the community. We will continue
to make consistent and collaborative efforts to tackle health challenges in the
community.
To apply for membership to the United Against Hepatitis network, you can fill in the membership form here and email the same to us.
For more details about the United Against Hepatitis network, please click on the video link below:
United Against Hepatitis
Latest Updates
World Hepatitis Day Commemorative Event
28th July 2018
261 Anganwadi Sevikas and their supervisors attended the public discussion on Hepatitis, conducted by UWM, in partnership with Social Activities Integration (SAI).
The Sevikas were felicitated at the event for their efforts as Peer Health Educators, to spread awareness about Hepatitis B. Each Sevika was also given a kit of educational material to enable them as agents of
change amongst their communities.
Hepatitis Day Awareness Event - E/Ward
27th July 2018
Women's groups were an active part of United Way Mumbai's commemorative rally and gathering for World Hepatitis Day in E/Ward of Mumbai to raise awareness regarding prevention, testing and vaccination for Hepatitis B.
Activities at the rally, which was conducted in partnership with NGO, Social Activities Integration (SAI) included an informative and entertaining street play and a talk by sector experts, which provided important knowledge about Hepatitis and its prevention and transmission.
Outreach Status
18th July 2018
World Hepatitis Day Makawadi Monorail Community Sensitisation
18th July 2018
Members from the Makawadi Monorail community are earnest listeners at UWM's Hepatitis B awareness session.
In India, 40 million people are chronically infected with Hepatitis B and 6 to 12 million people are chronically infected with Hepatitis C. There is an urgent need to spread awareness and
find the missing millions. UWM tackles this issue and is working towards generating awareness about
Hepatitis B, with activities all through the month leading up to
World Hepatitis Day on 28th July.
World Hepatitis Day Activities with ICDS - Red Light Project
9th July 2018

The project team conducted a training, testing and vaccination session with 92 staff from the "ICDS - Red Light Project" making them Peer Health Educators.
UWM has partnered with the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), to train their staff on Hepatitis B.
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World Hepatitis Day Community Sensitisation
6th July 2018
The UWM team conducted door-to-door sensitisation about Hepatitis B in F/North Ward, Mumbai. 227 members from the communities have been educated regarding the disease.
UWM is working in F/North Ward through Project Sehat to generate awareness about Hepatitis B and other infectious diseases.
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World Hepatitis Day Training for Women
5th July 2018

UWM team in partnership with Social Activities Integration (SAI) conducted Hepatitis B awareness training at Kumbharwada in Mumbai for women of childbearing age. So far, we have conducted 9 such training sessions, educating 115 pregnant women and women of childbearing age.
In India 40 million people are chronically infected with Hepatitis B. The key is to create awareness so that we can
Find the Missing Millions. UWM will be commemorating
World Hepatitis Day all through the month with awareness activities for members from the community. The aim is to ensure that they are sensitised about testing and vaccination for
Hepatitis, under the aegis of UWM's Project Pahal.
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World Hepatitis Day Activities
2nd July 2018
The UWM team conducted a Hepatitis B sensitization session for beneficiaries of Urja Trust in Dadar. 15 women were trained on key aspects of Hepatitis B infection.
Urja Trust works for the welfare of women from marginalised communities, who have been victims of abuse.
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