World Hepatitis Day 2020
World Hepatitis Day
July 28, 2020
WHEREAS, an estimate of about 600, 000 Canadians living with hepatitis B or C can potentially develop cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer and related illnesses; and
WHEREAS, Ontario has over 110, 000 people living with hepatitis B or C, both of which are slow and progressive diseases; and
WHEREAS, there are vaccines available for hepatitis A and B; emerging hepatitis C treatment therapies can sure over 95% of cases; and
WHEREAS, World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to reach out to millions of Canadian and encourage hepatitis testing, provide treatment and care for those affected while paving the way towards elimination of hepatitis as a public concern in Canada by 2030;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Town of Pelham does hereby proclaim July 28th, 2020 as Hepatitis Awareness Day.
DATED AT the Town of Pelham this 11th day of February, 2020.
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Mayor Marvin Junkin
Town of Pelham