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National African American Hepatitis C Action Day

The National African American Hepatitis C Action Day (NAAHCAD) campaign is a community mobilization initiative aimed at reducing the high incidence of HCV infection in black communities by drawing attention to this neglected health disparity and promoting education, testing, and treatment. People in communities of color are encouraged to visit testing centers and be screened for HCV infection—a silent killer that, if left undetected, can lead to life-threatening liver disease, including liver cancer. The campaign invites organizations to support the day by signing-on to host activities in your City on or leading up to July 25.

Campaign Web Site
https://nblch.org/
Date Created
July 2013
Campaign Format
Billboard, Training, Web site, Toll-Free Number, Social media, SMS/Texting, Radio, Print
Contact Person
Melissa Baker
Contact Phone
212-614-0023
Contact E-mail
mbaker@nblca.org
Organization Name
National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc
Campaign Objectives
Reducing Rate of Infection, Reducing Stigma, Raising Awareness, Increasing Testing, Increasing Education, Increasing Conversations/Dialogues, Increasing Access to Care, Expanding Knowledge
Funded By
National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc.
Audiences
Hispanics/Latinos, Rural Communities
Geographic Area
National

Campaign ID: 

1 108

Last Updated: 

6/11/15