Cameroon

Empower Women Foundation

Led by Dr. Livancliff Mbianke | October 24, 25, 26, 2024

Dr. Livancliff led an engaging awareness and advocacy campaign focused on improving liver health. During the open house, physicians shared valuable insights about the importance of liver health, highlighted key risk factors, and discussed liver cancers, all while emphasizing the critical role of good nutrition in preventing and managing non-communicable diseases. The event also featured a community screening for hepatitis B and C, providing essential services to the local population. One significant challenge addressed during these discussions is the financial inaccessibility of hepatitis B and C screenings, an issue that impacts many in the community.

India

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Kalinga Gastroenterology Foundation

Led by Dr. Shivaram P. Singh and Dr. Manas Kumar Panigrahi | October 24, 2024

For the third consecutive year, the Kalinga Gastroenterology Foundation hosted an educational event dedicated to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for healthcare professionals. The program addressed critical knowledge gaps in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of HCC, emphasizing the importance of professional education in advancing liver cancer care. Expert-led sessions covered a range of topics, including liver resection, transplantation, interventional radiology techniques such as TACE and TARE, radiation therapies, chemotherapy, and follow-up care, providing a comprehensive overview of current treatment strategies.

Japan 

Kindai University

Led by Dr. Masatoshi Kudo | October 29, 2024

Kindai University hosted an open house focused on promoting liver health awareness among patients and their families. This event featured a series of informative lectures streamed on YouTube, allowing participants from around the world to engage with leading experts in hepatology. The event aimed to educate attendees about liver diseases, prevention strategies, and the importance of maintaining liver health.

Spain

Hospital Clinic de Barcelona

Led by Dr. Maria Reig | October 10, 2024

Professionals from Hospital Clinic de Barcelona’s Liver Oncology Unit and the research group Liver Oncology, led by Dr. Maria Reig, gave a tour of the laboratory and explained the main lines of research in which they work to understand the mechanisms involved in the emergence and development of liver cancer. Additionally, patients had the opportunity to visit the IDIBAPS Biobank facilities, which coordinate the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of human

biological samples. This initiative is part of the activities organized by the Liver Oncology Unit within the framework of Liver Cancer Month and aims to offer a global vision of the approach to liver cancer from all its aspects.

The Gambia

National GI and Liver Disease Center

Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital

Led by Dr. Sheikh Omar Bittaye | October 9, 2024

The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital raised awareness about liver diseases while enhancing education on prevention and screening techniques. The National GI and Liver Disease Center (NGILD) hosted a panel of expert speakers designed to educate both patients and healthcare professionals about liver diseases and their associated complications. This event garnered two media features in The Point, a local daily newspaper in The Gambia.

United States of America

Somali Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

Led by Nasra Giama, DNP, WHNP, PHN | October 26, 2024

The Somali Health Advisory Committee organized a day-long Liver Health Awareness Forum for the Somali community and members of the East African immigrant healthcare community in Minnesota. Expert physicians covered the breadth of liver conditions and risk factors that contribute to the development of liver cancer in pediatric and adult populations, treatment options, and the unique challenges that Somali immigrants face. GLI team members were present at the event and shared educational resources in Somali and English.

Vietnam

Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Hoang Long Clinic

Led by Dr. Dao Van Long | October 9, 2024

The event brought together chronic hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, and liver cancer patients for an impactful day of education and empowerment. It focused on unraveling the complexities of viral hepatitis, its health burdens, and advancements in medical technology that can significantly improve disease management. Experts in hepatology and oncology led engaging sessions, delving into liver cancer risk factors and spotlighting innovative tools like HBVCare. Participants gained valuable insights into viral hepatitis testing, the challenges posed by cirrhosis and liver cancer, and the latest in medical breakthroughs aimed at improving care. Attendees expressed enthusiasm for future events related to liver cancer treatment.