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Viral Hepatitis Nigeria is a non-profit organization, founded in May 2006 to be a support and an advocate for all people with Hepatitis in Nigeria.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are on a mission to greatly reduce the spread, incidences and complication of viral hepatitis by providing unbiased information, support, and advocacy to all Nigerians (Africans as well) communities affected by viral hepatitis (A,B & C) and its co infection (HIV/AIDS).
This we do in different Villages, Towns, and Cities across Nigeria, reaching the unreached through religious gathering (Churches, Mosques etc), government organizations, private organizations, village gathering. This we do in partnership and co-operation with government organization, other health establishment, NGOs and Community Based Development Organizations (CBDs).
OUR VISION.
Our vision is “To see a people who are well informed about Viral Hepatitis”.
OBJECTIVES
*ADVOCASY/ AWARENESS CREATION
*HEALTH SERVICES
*CAPACITY BUILDING
*SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH VIRAL HEPATITIS.
CORE- VALUES
- Excellence
- Productivity at every level.
- Collective sense of responsibility.
- Transparency and Accountability in all endeavors.
PARTNERS
- Federal Ministry of Health, FCT, Abuja
- World Hepatitis Alliance
- National Planning Commission, Abuja
- Excellence Foundation International
ORGANISATION
Hepatitis Nigeria has a National Office in Abuja and branches around the country.
Branches are run primarily by volunteers drawn from the ranks of the membership base.
Our branches have a strong network through linkages with over 100 smaller local branches and support groups in Nigeria.
OUR WORK INCLUDES
- Informing, encouraging and supporting all people who have hepatitis and their families.
- Acting as an advocate for people with hepatitis, lobbying for better facilities, cheaper medication and better services.
- Promoting public awareness of hepatitis, its symptoms and risks.
Hepatitis Nigeria has working relationships with -
- federal ministry of health.
- federal ministry of education.
- National Planning Commission, Abuja.
- Inter-Gender Development Centre, Jos.
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- National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHDA)
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