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Living with Hepatitis B

Early testing and proactive health monitoring is key for hepatitis B patients. In our video series, we speak to four such individuals who took charge of their health to live happy and meaningful lives – showing that a diagnosis isn’t the end of the story.
FIGHTING HEPATITIS B WITH KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION

The Asia Pacific region sees one of the highest prevalence of people living with viral hepatitis. Despite this, more than half of persons living with hepatitis do not know they have the virus. Enhanced awareness and community projects are therefore key to making viral hepatitis elimination in Asia-Pacific a reality sooner. Watch how four individuals in Asia have become forces of change in the lives of people living with hepatitis B and forged strong communities of support.

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MR. MIN’S GUIDE TO LIVING WITH HEPATITIS B

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 257 million people globally suffer from hepatitis B (HBV). While awareness about diseases such as diabetes and cancer are high, the same cannot be said about HBV. One individual who found himself lacking the knowledge to tackle his diagnosis of HBV and liver cancer was Min Kyung Yoon from Seoul, South Korea. Find out how he took charge of his health and now helps others grappling with the same challenges.

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HOW MR. LAI TAKES CHARGE TO LIVE WELL

Sixty-nine-year-old Lai Wang Yu from Hong Kong found out that he had hepatitis B during a chance screening while working overseas. Having lived with hepatitis B for the last three decades, he has made it his mission to educate others about the virus and how to manage it. Find out more about how people living with hepatitis B can better manage their health and live full lives.

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HOW HEPATITIS B AWARENESS HELPS MR. CHUA FIGHT LIVER CANCER

Viral hepatitis is often known as a silent killer as there are usually no symptoms until the infection has advanced at a significant level. Therefore, promoting awareness on and proactive monitoring of one’s health can allow individuals to seek early treatment. Learn how 63-year-old Chua Cher Joo manages his hepatitis B while living a full and happy life.

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BEYOND STIGMA, FREEDOM FOR HEPATITIS B PATIENTS

While hepatitis B can be managed through early testing and proactive health management, people living with hepatitis often face social ostracism and stigmatization. Liver cancer survivor Mr. Ho had experienced firsthand the burden one feels when first diagnosed. Watch how he strives to be a pillar of support and inspire others going through the same today.

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