We’re currently running a campaign for South Sudanese Australians to encourage them to get tested for hepatitis B. To give some background, our campaign features Doctor Garang Dut, who was born in South Sudan and is now a doctor in Australia. Dr Dut is encouraging everyone from the South Sudanese community to talk to their doctor and get tested for hepatitis B
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Get tested, hepatitis B can be treated if it_s found early (PDF)
As many as one in 18 South Sudanese Australians have hepatitis B. If left untreated, one in four of these people will develop liver cancer. The good news is that hepatitis B can be treated if it’s found early.
For more information about the campaign please refer to:
- our media release (attached) or online
- Dr Garang Dut’s video message: https://youtu.be/0LIx8dqwTXs
- the website: www.cancervic.org.au/south-sudanese-hep-b