New directions for WHO Hepatitis B Global Guidelines on Diagnosis, Treatment and Service Delivery

Nov 12 2023
Room 302 - Hynes Convention Center
3:30 - 4:30 PM EST

Speakers

Chari Cohen

Hepatitis B Foundation

Philippa Easterbrook

World Health Organization

Simon C. Ling

The Hospital for Sick Children, The University of Toronto

Wendy Spearman

University of Cape Town

Saeed S. Hamid

Aga Khan University Hospital

Calvin Pan Pan

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Mario G. Pessoa

University of São Paulo School of Medicine (FMUSP)

Jinlin Hou

Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Maria Buti

Hospital General Universitari Valle, Barcelona and Ciberehd Del Instituto Carlos III, Spain

Description

The aim of this special networking global symposium is to share some of the new directions and key messaging as the new WHO global hepatitis B guidelines are being finalised. Topics include expanded criteria for treatment eligibility and for use of antivirals in prevention of mother-to-child transmission, use of PoC HBV DNA assays and reflex viral load testing, testing and treatment for Delta virus infection, and simplified service delivery models. Additional presentations and panel discussion will address plans for hepatitis B guidelines from other professional societies and regions and role of civil society and professional societies, and areas of synergy and opportunities for collaboration.

Objectives

  • Understand the distinctive features and methodology of WHO guidelines compared to other professional society guidelines
  • Learn about recommendations on key updated topics to promote treatment uptake, adherence and retention in care
  • Understand the key considerations for implementation in different regions and for civil society and health workers through professional societies