Bekwarra hepatitis B Support

Home
Bekwarra hepatitis B Support

Directions

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Bekwarra hepatitis B Support, Medical and health, .

21/08/2026

HEPATITIS D & IT'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HEPATITIS B
‎
‎1. Hepatitis D (HDV) is a severe liver infection that occurs only in people already infected with Hepatitis B (HBV).

‎2. HDV is called a "defective" or "satellite" virus because it cannot survive without Hepatitis B.

‎3. Hepatitis D is the most severe form of viral hepatitis, causing faster liver damage than Hepatitis B alone.

‎4. HDV infection is also known as "delta hepatitis."

‎5. The virus was discovered in 1977 by Dr. Mario Rizzetto and his team.

‎6. HDV is a small, circular RNA virus—one of the smallest known human pathogens.

‎7. Hepatitis D affects an estimated 12 million people worldwide.

‎8. The highest rates of HDV infection are found in Africa, South America, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

‎9. In Nigeria, HDV co-infection rates range from 2% to 31.6% among Hepatitis B patients.

‎10. More than 20 million Nigerians live with chronic Hepatitis B, placing them at risk for HDV.

Courtesy: Hepatitis B Foundation African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition Cross River State Ministry of Health - CRSMoH Hepatitis Delta Connect

Cc:- World Hepatitis AllianceCoalition for Global Hepatitis EliminationCivil Society Network On Hepatitis NigeriaCROSS RIVER TOWN HALL Cross River Forest@

08/08/2026

It's not always about hepatitis B!
‎
‎I have a good life to live. So this time, I choose rather to talk about the "D" which is the defective B!
‎
‎ QUICK FACTS CARD
‎📌 HDV = Most severe viral hepatitis
‎📌 Requires HBV to exist (satellite virus)
‎📌 Transmitted via blood & body fluids
‎📌 HBV vaccine = HDV prevention
‎📌 All HBV patients should be tested for HDV
‎📌 70% cirrhosis risk in 10 years
‎📌 Treatment: Bulevirtide, Lonafarnib
‎📌 Nigeria: 2-31.6% of HBV patients have HDV
‎
‎🔑 KEY MESSAGE:

‎"Prevent Hepatitis B = Prevent Hepatitis D"
‎
‎Thank you the University of Nigeria,
School of Post Graduate Studies, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology, for the opportunity to present an academic seminar to the scientific community, on this very important evidence-based discussion.

Check the comment section for more facts about the Hepatitis Delta (HDV) and its relationship with Hepatitis B (HBV).

‎
‎ !
‎
‎
‎
Courtesy:- Hepatitis B Foundation Hepatitis Delta ConnectAfrican Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition

Cc:
Civil Society Network On Hepatitis NigeriaWorld Hepatitis AllianceCross River State Ministry of Health - CRSMoHCoalition for Global Hepatitis EliminationCROSS RIVER TOWN HALLMilestone Plus

03/08/2026

Living with hepatitis B? Yes, you can breastfeed!

Living with Hepatitis B doesn’t stop you from giving your baby the best start in life.

Breastfeeding provides essential nutrition and bonding that supports your baby’s health.

The Golden Rule: Start with the HBV Birth Dose vaccine, finish with Penta 1, 2, and 3.
That’s the full protection your baby needs.

This week, we honour all mothers who prioritize their baby’s health by staying on track with their vaccination schedules.

Your commitment builds a Hepatitis B-free generation and this is our goal.

Vaccines Protect; Breastfeeding Nourishes!

With love from all of us Hepatitis B Support & Advocacy Initiative,
Cross River, Nigeria.

Courtesy:- Hepatitis B FoundationCivil Society Network On Hepatitis NigeriaWorld Hepatitis AllianceAfrican Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition Cross River State Ministry of Health - CRSMoHCoalition for Global Hepatitis EliminationMilestone PlusCROSS RIVER TOWN HALLBekwarra hepatitis B Support

31/07/2026

‎If David Irinam were hepatitis B, he would know who to infect!
‎
‎Yes no one deserves to suffer at the hands of this unforgiving enemy, but definitely
‎✓ Not the young promising and untapped generation
‎✓ Not the middle income earners
‎✓ Probably not the people I know who have already been suffering, who can't afford their further diagnosis talkless of affording the cost of consulting a specialist (Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist).
‎✓ Not those who can't afford to refill their meds this time; just to survive!
‎
‎I wouldn't have infected those who could still afford all of these, but I would have rather been kind to those whom I already conquered.
‎
‎✓ I wouldn't have infected the natives of nations whose leaders and policy makers are yet to make investments, towards creating awareness or evidence based interventions towards the 2030 WHO viral hepatitis elimination goal. (Even when am kind to those already fighting for my elimination!)
‎
‎If I were Hepatitis B,
‎I would have rather considered a more romantic and attractive look that would have earned me a suitor in the form of a funder, whose role would be to provide me with my meds, my doctor, and my caregiver, just as my partner diseases have earned their intervention funds.
‎
‎I am under funded (sometimes; not at all), misunderstood, neglected, abandoned, and left all to myself. From my inmost core to my outer shell I am not under any attention or care!
‎
‎Unfortunately, I am not hepatitis B!

‎Hepatitis B has further proceeded without prudence to become what it is; ruthless, crippling and unforgiving.
‎
‎This is what we talk about on World Hepatitis Day (WHD) on every 28th July.
‎
‎Ensure you get tested, vaccinated, or treated early because Hepatitis B is not David Irinam.
‎
‎-----------
‎Sincerely yours,
‎David Irinam
‎Bekwarra, Nigeria
‎28-07-2026
‎
Courtesy:-Hepatitis B Foundation Civil Society Network On Hepatitis NigeriaWorld Hepatitis AllianceAfrican Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition Cross River State Ministry of Health - CRSMoHDavid IrinamCoalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination

28/07/2026

Thank you Hepatitis B Foundation for this recognition.

We're on it!

Bekwarra hepatitis B Support

One goal; Ke'ebekwarra Itanung ketinwuo!...

Courtesy:- African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition

Cc:-
Cross River State Ministry of Health - CRSMoH CROSS RIVER TOWN HALL Cross River Forest

25/07/2026

This , storyteller David Irinam from Nigeria shares what hepatitis B elimination means to him.

🗣️ “Hepatitis B elimination must be a promise we keep, not a slogan we repeat every July 28. It means budget lines for HBV in every state, trained health workers in every PHC, and vaccines that reach the last child in Bekwarra and beyond. Policymakers must sit with communities, not just talk about them. When we fund, plan, and act together, 2030 becomes possible.”

🎥 Watch David’s story here: https://www.hepbstories.org/b-the-voice/irinam?rq=irinam

Together, we can eliminate . Help amplify the voices of people affected by hepatitis B and share our media toolkit:
https://www.hepb.org/news-and-events/world-hepatitis-day/

15/07/2026

Meet Irinam, D.O., (AISLT)---David Irinam

Global Public Health Advocate | Hepatitis B & D Certified Trainer | Counsellor | Researcher | Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist | Pharmaceutical Microbiologist | Biotechnologist

Irinam, D.O., AISLT, is a passionate global public health advocate dedicated to advancing health equity, disease prevention, and viral hepatitis elimination. He has extensive experience in public health advocacy, research, laboratory science, community engagement, health education, and capacity building.

His professional affiliations and leadership roles include:

✓ CSO Representative, World Hepatitis Alliance (London, UK)
✓ CSO Representative, Hepatitis B Foundation (USA)
✓ Member, Society for the Study of Liver Disease in Africa (SOLDA)
✓ Representative, Gavi CSO Constituency
✓Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Advocate
✓ Member, Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (CSEM–WHO)
✓ Member, International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU)
✓ Member, African Civil Society Platform on Health (CSPHA)
✓ Zonal Coordinator (South-South), Civil Society Network on Hepatitis, Nigeria (CiSNH-Nig)
✓ Member, National Executive Council (NEC), CiSNH-Nig
✓ Assistant Lead, Advocacy & Mobilization, CiSNH-Nig
✓ Assistant Lead, Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (RMEL), CiSNH-Nig
✓ Member, Viral Hepatitis Elimination Technical Working Group, Cross River State
✓ Global Right Advocate & Member, Community of Practice (CoP) on "Civic Space Strengthening"
✓ Member & Volunteer, Nigerian Red Cross/Crescent Society (NRCS)
✓ Team lead, Bekwarra hepatitis B Support & advocacy initiative Cross River State.

A seasoned public speaker, part-time tutor, and proactive health services provider, Irinam is committed to strengthening health systems and promoting evidence-based interventions, with particular expertise in Emerging, Re-emerging, and Neglected Tropical Infectious Diseases (EReNTDs), viral hepatitis prevention and control, health promotion, research, and community-led advocacy.

His vision is to contribute meaningfully to the global elimination of viral hepatitis and other infectious diseases through research, innovation, strategic partnerships, and sustainable community action.

15-07-2026

14/07/2026

WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026!
‎
is ready!!
‎
‎Let's break it down; not our communities!!!

Courtesy:- Hepatitis B Foundation
African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition
Cc:-
Civil Society Network On Hepatitis Nigeria World Hepatitis Alliance Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination Governor Bassey Otu Hon Peter Odey Sen Jarigbe Agom Peter Akpanke Cross River State Ministry of Health - CRSMoH Michael Odere David Irinam

02/07/2026

‎---"Whose child? Not mine; We all take care of our own"---
‎
‎While some feast, others are forgotten.
‎
‎Some children are visible at the table, while others are unseen on the street.
‎
‎...That unseen child is Hepatitis B!.
‎
‎Hepatitis B: the neglected child of African transmittable diseases; silent. deadly. ignored.
‎Yet millions of African children and adults live with it, without screening, vaccines, or treatment.
‎
‎Every child matters. Every life counts.
‎
‎When we leave vulnerable sufferers behind, we leave a part of ourselves behind. Except we wish to silence our consciences.
‎Many do not know their status. Few have access to screening, vaccines, or treatment.
‎
‎But it doesn’t have to be this way.
‎
‎As leaders and policymakers, let’s take care of our own, and others:
‎✓ Expand free community screening
‎✓ Provide and increase access to HBV vaccines
‎✓ Support treatment for those who need it
‎✓ Train and equip our health workers
‎✓ Fund sustained awareness in our communities
‎
‎These actions will ensure no individual or family is left behind.
‎
‎
‎
Sincerely,
David Irinam (Team lead)
Bekwarra
02-07-2026

Cc:
Governor Bassey Otu Hon Peter Odey Sen Jarigbe Agom Peter Akpanke Cross River State Ministry of Health - CRSMoH Cross Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board ,Nigeria CROSS RIVER TOWN HALL

25/06/2026

‎Happy Birthday, Dr. Catherine Freeland 🎂

‎Associate Director of Public Health Research, Hepatitis B Foundation
‎
‎On behalf of our team, we celebrate you today Ma'am.
‎
‎Because of your mentorship, 8,003 Nigerians have been screened free of charge, the largest community-based HBV campaign in Nigeria & Africa to date.
‎
‎You remind us daily that “Yes, it can be done!”
‎
‎May your new year be filled with good health, joy, and even greater impact. We honour you today and always.
‎
‎With gratitude,
‎
‎David Irinam (Mentee)
‎Hepatitis B Patient-Community Advocate, Trainer, Caregiver, Service Provider & Team Lead
‎~Bekwarra Hepatitis B Support & Advocacy Initiative~Cross River State, Nigeria.
‎25-06-2026
‎

Address

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bekwarra hepatitis B Support posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your business to be the top-listed health & beauty business?

Country:

City: