SUPPORTING HEPATITIS ELIMINATION IN AFRICA
An estimated 82 million Africans are chronically infected with viral hepatitis. People living with and affected by viral hepatitis in Africa deserve better.
Hepatitis Can’t Wait, lets make the 2030 elimination goal a reality.
Our Program Focus Areas
Advocacy
Ensuring access to affordable hepatitis prevention, care and treatment services in Africa.
Research
Informs programming, decision making and support implementation of evidence based programs
Education
Engage in knowledge enhancement, experience sharing and promote learning at local community levels
Patient Support
Working to improve the health, livelihood and productivity of people affected by viral hepatitis.
WHO WE ARE
HAO is an organization fostering hepatitis elimination efforts in Africa based in Uganda. HAO uses multidisciplinary partnerships to establish presence that puts countries at the center of our work.
Our Vision
A hepatitis free Africa
Our Mission
To engage, empower and strengthen local communities in the hepatitis elimination fight in Africa.
PARTNERS IN ACTION
HAO is supported through a unique multi-disciplinary partnership approach involving individuals, academic institutions, CSOs, development partners, private companies and government institutions to achieve the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis in Africa.
TESTIMONIALS
Real-life stories and experiences that inspire us to continue our mission to eliminate viral hepatitis in Africa.
Viral hepatitis is one of the most devastating diseases, causing liver failure, cancer and death if left untreated. Take Action.
Even though more people die from viral hepatitis than from malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis, “Hepatitis remains an underappreciated health threat,”
The joy of making a first glance on my newborn is unmatched, it comforts me to know that he vaccinated against hepatitis B within 24 hours of life.
Why Choose Us
Patient focused
HAO is a patient-led organization that works with and through hepatitis patients to eliminate viral hepatitis in Africa.
Volunteerism
HAO relies on volunteers generosity to avail time and skills for the benefit of our causes rather than for financial benefit.
Team Oriented
HAO creates opportunities for team members to build relationships and trust with each other to ensure unity.
Gender Equality
HAO believes that gender equality is a fundamental human right that makes our communities safer and healthier.
Accountable
HAO takes responsibility for what we do which is a major factor to better task performance and efficiency.
Our Experience
Since 2019, HAO has consistently supported hepatitis elimination efforts at local, national, regional & international levels.