Event Report
Event Title: Hepatitis B Screening & Vaccination Campaign for Teachers
Location: Baladweyne, Hiiraan Region, Somalia
Duration: 7 Days
Organizers: Somali Hepatitis Trust (SHT) & Seha Gate Hospital
Target Group: School Teachers in Baladweyne
Objectives
- Increase awareness of hepatitis B and C among educators.
- Provide free screening to identify new cases.
- Offer subsidized hepatitis B vaccinations.
- Strengthen advocacy for the development of National Hepatitis Strategy (2025–2030).
Activities
- Screening: Hundreds of teachers were screened for hepatitis B and C using rapid diagnostic tests.
- Vaccination: Subsidized hepatitis B vaccines were administered to those testing negative.
- Awareness Sessions: Health educators delivered targeted messages on hepatitis prevention, transmission, and treatment options.
- Linkage to Care: Teachers testing positive were referred for specialist consultation and follow-up care.
Outcomes
- High turnout of teachers, demonstrating strong demand for hepatitis services.
- Increased awareness within schools, with teachers pledging to pass knowledge to students.
- Strengthened partnership between SHT, Seha Gate Hospital, and local authorities.
Conclusion
The campaign marked an important milestone in Somalia’s hepatitis response. By empowering teachers, the Somali Hepatitis Trust ensured a sustainable ripple effect in awareness and prevention. This initiative contributes directly to the national and global goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
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