Gilead Sciences' $4 Million Grant for Viral Hepatitis Elimination in Asia

April 18, 2024, 3:34 am
World Health Organization
World Health Organization
Location: Switzerland, Geneva, Chambésy
Employees: 5001-10000
Founded date: 1948
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences
Location: United States, California, Foster City
Employees: 10001+
Founded date: 1987
Total raised: $304M
Gilead Sciences, in collaboration with the World Hepatitis Alliance, awarded a $4 million grant to support innovative projects addressing viral hepatitis in Asia. The grant aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 through community-led initiatives. Organizations in South Korea, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, and Vietnam received funding to drive testing, improve linkage to care, and raise awareness about hepatitis B and C. The grant supports local efforts to tackle stigma and discrimination, contributing to the global goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat. Through partnerships with community organizations, Gilead is working towards a future where healthcare is accessible to all, and the burden of hepatitis is a thing of the past.