World Hepatitis Day 2016

Though World Hepatitis Day (July 28th) has passed, we continue to spread awareness of this movement to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.

At the World Health Assembly in May, WHO Member States are set to adopt the first ever eliminating strategy for viral hepatitis, with ambitious targets and a goal to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. This will be the first time national governments sign up and commit to the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis.
To achieve this ambitious goal, it will require greater awareness, increased diagnosis and key interventions including universal vaccination, blood and injection safety, harm reduction and treatment are all needed.

Key facts on Hepatitis

• In the Western Pacific Region (which includes the South Pacific Islands), more people die from hepatitis than HIV, TB and malaria combined.
• One quarter of the world’s population lives in the Western Pacific, but the Region bears 40% of the world’s deaths caused by hepatitis. Hepatitis kills more than 1500 people every day in the Region
• The consequences of chronic hepatitis B and C infections – cirrhosis and liver cancer – are responsible for 94% of deaths associated with hepatitis infections. Liver cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the Asia–Pacific region, and approximately 78% of liver cancer cases are a result of chronic viral hepatitis B or C.

Despite this high burden, the levels of awareness and political and financial engagement have been insufficient to address this public health challenge.

How to protect yourself from Hepatitis

Hepatitis A & E • Hepatitis A Vaccine!

• Cook food well & eat it while still hot
• Avoid raw shellfish & raw meat
• Wash fruits & veggies in CLEAN water
• Wash your hands often
• Only drink SAFE water
• Safe sex practices

Hepatitis B,C,D • Hepatitis B Vaccine!

• If hepatitis B positive, take precaution not to contract hepatitis D. Hepatitis D can only be contracted when hepatitis B is present!
• Never share needles, razors or toothbrushes
• If pregnant, consult your doctor for prevention techniques
• Use only sterilized tattoo & piercing instruments
• Safe sex practices
• When possible, choose oral medications instead of injections
• Always take precaution when handling blood, as hepatitis B can live outside the body for up to 7 days!

Full range of products for Hepatitis management 

We offer a complete line of diagnostic and testing kits for the management of viral Hepatitis that is accurate, reliable and cost-effective.

• Rapid Test Kits：For all healthcare settings
• ELISA Test Kits：To confirm rapid test result and for high-throughput setting
• Rapid Test Control Kits：To verify product quality and test procedure
• Reagents: For research & development

HAV IgG/IgM Rapid Test NEW!

The most sensitive HAV rapid test on the market! HAV IgG/IgM Rapid Test offers quick and accurate determination of Hepatitis A infection while differentiating:

• Early acute infection (IgM positive)
• Late phase acute infection (IgG and IgM positive)
• Protective immunity (IgG positive)

Product features

Simple procedure; accurate results

• Indicates protective immunity by detecting HAV IgG titers ≥70 mIU/mL.
• Single test for identifying acute infection and protective immunity by detecting IgG and IgM anti-HAV.
• Initial action can begin during the patient’s visit as test results are available in 15 minutes.

Flexible

• Flexible specimen types including serum, plasma, or whole blood
• Easily transported, and can be stored for 24 months, at 2-30^oC temperature

For more info on our range of diagnostic and testing kits for other diseases, please contact us below.