Prevention & Care

Prevent today,live well tomorrow

Hepatitis is preventable — and treatable. With safe practices, vaccination, and timely care, Somali families can protect their liver health and lead full, healthy lives.

Prevention

Six everyday steps to protect your liver

Get vaccinated

Ensure your family is fully vaccinated against hepatitis B.

Drink safe water

Use boiled or treated water to avoid HAV and HEV infection.

Avoid shared needles

Never share razors, syringes, toothbrushes, or piercing tools.

Practice safe care

Insist on sterile equipment at clinics, dental visits, and barbers.

Eat liver-friendly foods

Fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains support liver health.

Limit alcohol & toxins

Avoid alcohol and unnecessary medications that strain the liver.

Care Pathway

If you've been diagnosed

A hepatitis diagnosis is not the end of the road. Modern care has transformed outcomes — most people live full, healthy lives with the right treatment plan.

Confirm with testing

A healthcare provider will confirm hepatitis through blood tests and assess liver function.

Specialist evaluation

A liver specialist evaluates the stage of disease and recommends a treatment plan.

Treatment & monitoring

Modern antiviral therapies can suppress HBV and cure most HCV cases. Regular monitoring is essential.

Family screening

Household members and close contacts should be screened and vaccinated when needed.

Patient Support Network

SomHEP connects newly diagnosed patients with peer support groups, counselors, and treatment navigators across Somalia. You are not alone — call our patient line or visit a partner clinic.

Somali Hepatitis Trust — a non-profit working to eliminate hepatitis and liver disease in Somalia through awareness, prevention, care, and research.

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Contact

info@somhep.so
Airport Road, Mogadishu, Somalia KN4
Mon – Fri, 9AM – 6PM
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