Our projects for hepatitis eradication
PAN ÁFRICA
We have the long-term goal of eliminating hepatitis in all African countries through our Pan-African project. We are currently in the early stages of planning projects in Nigeria and Congo.
PAN AMERICA
We have the long-term goal of eliminating hepatitis in all countries in the Americas through our Pan-American project. Testing has already been conducted on a smaller scale in several countries through the Hepatitis Zero Expedition project.
BRAZIL
Since its inception, the Hepatitis Zero Project has established clinics throughout Brazil, in São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, and Belo Horizonte. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of people have been tested at testing events held for Rotary Day, World Hepatitis Week, our own event called Hepatitis Zero Week, and others.
MEXICO
In 2017, we opened a new clinic in Mexico City and began testing and diagnosing patients for viral hepatitis. In 2013, it was estimated that nearly one million people in Mexico are living with hepatitis C, and there is evidence that this number may be growing. Our goal is to increase the number of Mexicans who are diagnosed and receive treatment.
SÃO TOMÉ E PRINCÍPE
Our newest project in 2018 is in the country of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is a small island nation with a population of around 200,000 people on the west coast of Central Africa. Our goal is to conduct rapid testing on 100% of the country’s population.
Several other countries, not only in Africa and South America, are also participating in the campaign, either by conducting testing, organizing fundraising events, or doing both.
