World Hepatitis Day Initiatives
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Country: Nepal
City: Kathmandu
Type: WHD
Nepal - WHD 2011
The patient alliance Union C organized public awareness events in three major cities of Nepal to mark World Hepatitis Day, which were followed by a week long fundraising initiative. In order to capture the attention of a large audience on the internet, Union C created a video for YouTube (http://youtu.be/LG2EulIZZGU) showcasing their previous campaigns as well as this year’s campaign materials.
Two of the busiest places in the capital Kathmandu, Basantpur Durbar Square and New Road, were selected to be information focal points with volunteers distributing about 500 pamphlets to the general public. In Pokhara an orientation and open discussion was organized among people who were enrolled in methadone treatment programs to provide information on hepatitis B and C. Finally, in the city of Butwal members of Union C organised a public awareness event where pamphlets were distributed and a press release was distributed to the local media.