Supporting young people living with hepatitis and HIV

Many young people are living with hepatitis or HIV without even knowing it, often because clear and accessible information about these conditions can be hard to find. To help change this, the Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global) and the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) have launched a new digital toolkit created specifically with young people in mind:

This easy-to-use resource provides straightforward information on hepatitis and HIV, aiming to raise awareness, challenge myths, and support informed health decisions. From recognising symptoms to understanding prevention and testing, the toolkit is designed to empower young people with the knowledge they need to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

Key messages:

• Many young people are living with hepatitis and/or HIV and don’t even know it.
  If you live with HIV, you are more likely to be diagnosed with hepatitis and vice versa because the diseases share modes of transmission.
• The only way to know for sure if you have hepatitis and/or HIV is to get tested. Knowing if you have hepatitis and/or HIV status will help you take steps to live a long and healthy life with hepatitis and/or HIV.
• Speaking to people you trust and seeking guidance from medical practitioners can help you live with HIV and/or hepatitis positively.
• More resources about young people living with hepatitis and/or HIV are needed. This toolkit is a great start!