May 20-22, 2019 Written by Dr Alice Lee on behalf of trip team Drs Alice Lee, David Hilmers & Thao Lam. The HOPE C project in Yangon has just about reached completion. 193 patients have started hepatitis C treatment, with 18 left at Myanmar Liver Foundation (MLF) yet to start. There are enough medicines leftContinue reading Hepatitis B in rural Myanmar – Putao project site assessment
By David Hilmers – Chief Medical Officer Hepatitis B Free Team in Popondetta, PNG We would like to thank you for your continued support and update you on the latest activities of Hepatitis B Free. As you can see below, our team of volunteers has been very active in several countries. Myanmar One of ourContinue reading March, 2019 Report
New hep B treatment site in DPRK By Carrie Lee; Robyn Laube – Project Manager Assistant; Medical Officer Dr Alice Lee training local physicians, DPRK Since the last project update, we’ve been busy working to support hep B treatment for people in the DPRK and Kiribati. DPRK Robyn Laube, gastroenterology trainee & medical officer forContinue reading September, 2018 Update
Treating more patients across the Asia Pacific – 2018 update By David Hilmers – Medical Officer September 2018, DPRK (Hepatitis B Free & CFK) We continue to be grateful for the efforts of those who support our cause of eradicating hepatitis. We are pleased to provide an update on our programs with some new successesContinue reading December, 2018 Update
Almost two years since the first patients were started on hep B antiviral medicines in the DPRK, volunteer teams have been returning four times each year. During these clinics, the international and local doctors see patients together, monitoring their response to treatment and starting new patients on treatment. Gastroenterology advanced trainee Robyn Laube describes herContinue reading DPRK Trip Report – June 2018
