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We are a community-based health organisation in South Australia, committed to the elimination of hepatitis B and hepatitis C by 2030.
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Hepatitis SA @hepatitissa.asn.au · Aug 19
Australian Senate votes to investigate historical blood contamination.
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Senate to Investigate Historical Blood Contamination | HepSA Community News
The Senate has voted to establish a new inquiry into Australia’s infected blood scandal. This follows a recent ABC Australian Story episode on contaminated blood products has brought the topic…
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All medical & authorised nurse practitioners can now prescribe for hep B. People need not wait to see a specialist to start treatment. This means they can get treated as early as possible which is critical to avoid serious health issues.
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Changes to Hepatitis B Prescribing Accreditation | HepSA Community News
From 1 September 2026, the prescriber accreditation requirement for hepatitis B medicines under the PBS Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs (HSD) Program will be removed. As a result, all…
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September 15, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Catholic bishops tell Florida AG there's no theological reason for school vaccine exemptions
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August 25, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Australian Senate votes to investigate historical blood contamination.
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Senate to Investigate Historical Blood Contamination | HepSA Community News
The Senate has voted to establish a new inquiry into Australia’s infected blood scandal. This follows a recent ABC Australian Story episode on contaminated blood products has brought the topic…
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August 19, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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Hep C ... don't worry about how you got it - focus on getting rid of it. 👍
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NHS England » 100,000 people receive treatment to cure deadly hep C virus on NHS in just ten years
NHS England » 100,000 people receive treatment to cure deadly hep C virus on NHS in just ten years
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August 14, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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Following ABC Australian Story, Bad Blood, @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social & @hepatitissa.asn.au are urging those who received blood/blood products before 1990 to get a hep C test. Info/support: HepLink Australia 1800437222.
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'Australian Story' episode a reminder to get tested and treated for Hep C | HepSA Community News
Hepatitis Australia and Hepatitis SA are reminding all Australians, particularly anyone who received a blood transfusion or blood product before donor screening began in 1990, that hepatitis C is cura...
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August 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Almost 300,000 Australians live with hepatitis B and hepatitis C and many don't even know they have it. @suwang88.bsky.social @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social ky.social @worldhepalliance.bsky.social @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social
July 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Hiroshima Uni study finds that as one of the countries closest to achieving hepatitis elimination, Japan may be an effective model for other countries pursuing the same goal. @worldhepalliance.bsky.social @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social @suwang88.bsky.social
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Strategic healthcare interventions bring Japan close to eliminating hepatitis
Hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) are viral infections that can lead to health conditions such as cirrhosis, cancer, and potentially death if unmanaged. HBV can be transmitted through sexual con...
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July 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Accelerating progress to hepatitis C elimination. New Australia-wide hep C telehealth service provides free easy access to testing and cure. @menziesresearch.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
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New Free Hepatitis C Telehealth Service | HepSA Community News
A new national hepatitis C telehealth service is making it easier for people to get assessed, tested and treated for hepatitis C in Australia. Launched in June by Hepatitis Australia,…
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June 24, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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Interesting parallels but author stress it's only a tool to analyse LLM and ASR errors - it doesn't suggest these consciousness in these models. #AIhallucination #AIconfabulation
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ChatGPT fills gaps like a confabulator, not a hallucinating mind
A Perspective article argues that large language model errors more closely resemble confabulations, while speech recognition errors, such as unsupported Whisper transcriptions, are functionally closer...
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June 19, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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GSK results on new hep B drug: overall 19% functional cure
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Results on New Hep B Drug: How good is it? | HepSA Community News
Pharmaceutical giant, GSK, who seem to be leading the field in developing a hepatitis B functional cure, has finally presented the results on their new drug, bepirovirsen. The 254 million…
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June 4, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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First Nations people are at high risk of hep B & resulting liver cancer. Yet 37% of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders who need liver cancer monitoring are NOT getting it & less than 1% get good monitoring. Meaningful #Reconciliation needs action @menziesresearch.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social
June 1, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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Point-of-care test has been a game changer for hepatitis C. Can it do the same for hep B? A Kirby Institute led study has shown it can. hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynew... @kirbyinstitute.bsky.social @hepbcompanion.bsky.social @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social @suwang88.bsky.social
Point-of-Care Testing: The future of hep B care | HepSA Community News
A clinical trial led by the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has found that point-of-care testing for hepatitis B DNA is as effective as traditional laboratory testing, paving the way…
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June 1, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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#ALLIN Advancing Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t the sole responsibility of First Nations people. #Reconciliation will not happen by itself. It will not happen without all of us. Find events www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar/
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May 26, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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National Sorry Day 26 May - From Sorry to Action. The call is clear: we must move from words to action & it needs to happen now, not in another decade. We all need to mark National Sorry Day; ensure this is part of an ongoing commitment to truth-telling & healing. @menziesresearch.bsky.social
National Sorry Day 26 May - From Sorry to Action.
May 25, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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Congrats to our SAhrps peers at the Northern DASSA NSP for winning a Quality Business Award🥳 The awards recognise businesses and services with an over 95% satisfaction rating. It's great to see their hard work paying off with clients feeling they're getting the kind of service they deserve 😁
May 19, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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Our latest library alert looks at the downside of asking AI for health advice and the high quality, credible services and resources that offer a safer alternative.
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In Our Library: AI and Health Information | HepSA Community News
Thinking of turning to AI for health advice? Stop and think again – before putting your health information online. In Australia there are a number of high quality, credible health…
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May 15, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Rise of health misinformation threatens trust in doctors and health services.
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Misinformation, AI and the fragile contract of trust in the…
Public trust in doctors and health services is shifting slowly, but in the wrong direction in both Australia and the US . At the Australian Ethical Health…
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May 14, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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A cure for hepatitis B may have been found with plans for the drug to go on sale in China underway. Trials results have yet to be released and the drug is still being reviewed by regulatory bodies. hepatitissa.asn.au/communitynew...
Claimed Hep B Cure in Chinese Deal | HepSA Community News
Pharmaceutical giant GSK has announced that it has entered into an exclusive collaboration with the Hong Kong-based pharma company Sino Biopharmaceutical to sell experimental chronic ​hepatitis B…
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May 13, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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Registrations are open for the #CtheWholeStory Forum IV: Reframing Cultural Safety to Strengthen Person-Centred Care! Don’t miss out - register now at: ashm.org.au/education/c-...
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May 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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WHA declared hepatitis a global health emergency. CEO Cary James called it an epidemic out of control. @suwang88.bsky.social @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social
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Everyone, Everywhere, Right Now! | HepSA Community News
The World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) has declared hepatitis a global health emergency. “Hepatitis is an epidemic out of control,” said WHA Chief Executive Officer, Cary James. “It is the only …
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May 4, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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WHO Global hepatitis report 2026 show uneven progress & rising deaths: 1.3 mill. Biggest burden in African & Western Pacific regions. Director General urge concerted global action. @worldhepalliance.bsky.social @menziesresearch.bsky.social @suwang88.bsky.social
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May 3, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Liver cancer deaths on the rise - stopping viral hepatitis is key to reducing this deadly cancer. @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social @suwant88.bsky.social @hepatitisaustralia.bsky.social @carlatreloar.bsky.social
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The link between viral hepatitis and one of Australia's deadliest cancers
An alarming new report has found liver cancer deaths have risen from 1.6 deaths per 100,000 people in the 1980s to 5.1 per 100,000 in 2018–2022.
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May 1, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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HEP B COMMUNITY INTERRUPTS WORLD HEP SUMMIT
Community with hep B lived experience demanded health justice for millions dying from the disease: 1 death every 3 secs. WHA presidents (curr & past) said it was time to act. Delegates held minutes silence for those who'd died. @hepbvoicesau.bsky.social
April 28, 2026 at 5:22 AM
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World Hep Summit calls for action to provide hepatitis care to everyone, everywhere, right now - emphasising collective action in current challenging circumstances of reduced resources for health services in LMI countries & incorporation into primary care. @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
April 28, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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Protein doesn't always = meat & fish. What foods give you complete protein, how much do you need a day? How to stick to a healthy diet.
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Protein: Medical experts address 5 facts and myths
Can you have too much protein, do some people need more than others, and what are the best protein sources? A bariatric surgeon and a dietitian answer thes, and other key questions.
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April 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM