Today we are pleased to launch a new HHS viral hepatitis website that will support our work across federal agencies and with partners across the nation to fight viral hepatitis. This is an important step in our efforts to raise greater awareness about viral hepatitis prevention, testing, care and – in the case of hepatitis C – cure, among policy makers, healthcare providers, at risk populations, and the public.

Acting Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Karen DeSalvo said, “With this new site, we are seeking to provide users with easy access to information about viral hepatitis and the federal response, highlighting the Viral Hepatitis Action Plan and sharing federal resources, policies, and programs from across government. Community stakeholder contributions and examples will be among the first enhancements to this evolving online resource.”

The new site features information about hepatitis B and hepatitis C and provides visitors with quick access to online tools that can help assess a person’s risk, find hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccines, and locate hepatitis C services. In addition, the site provides information about the Viral Hepatitis Action Plan. This new handle will extend our efforts to share federal hepatitis resources and the Viral Hepatitis Action Plan, and engage with community members.