http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz en-us Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:58:29 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/167402/webinar-a-new-era-of-hepatitis-b/ As we edge closer to the 2030 global elimination goals, the landscape for managing chronic hepatitis B is shifting rapidly. Are we ready for what's next?Join the Goodfellow Unit on July 21st at 7:30 PM for a vital webinar hosted by Professor Ed Gane, exploring how science, clinical insights, and public health strategy intersect to reshape the future of hepatitis B care in New Zealand.We will dive deep into three critical pillars of modern management:1. The Science of a Cure - An update on t... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:29:50 +1200 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post167402 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/167127/koonas-story/ We welcome our patient Koona tell his story of contracting Hepatitis B and the outcomes he has endured.... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:30:05 +1200 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post167127 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/167399/easl-congress-2026-in-barcelona/ Last Saturday May 30th, at the EASL Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Professor Edward Gane presented the first results from our Tune-401 Phase 1b/2a study, which showed:- 100% biomarker response at higher dose levels- Direct silencing of HBV cccDNA - Effects lasting 17+ months (ongoing) following a single dose "Over the prior 30 years in hepatology, I have rarely seen a clinical signal this clear,” remarked TuneTx CEO John McHutchison, AO, MD, CEO of Tune Therapeutics. "This marks a funda... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post167399 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/165417/blood-test-catch-up-clinic-and-orbis-study/ The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand is holding a special catch-up clinic for patients in the Eastern Bay of Plenty who are overdue for their regular liver monitoring blood tests. Monitoring blood tests are important - they allow us to check for early signs of liver disease such as cirrhosis and liver cancer, which often have no symptoms until they are advanced. Clinic details Dates & times: Tuesday 23 June (9am - 5:30pm) Wednesday 24 June (8am – 5pm) Thurs... Tue, 26 May 2026 09:13:14 +1200 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post165417 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/167400/world-hepatitis-alliance-summit-2026-in-bangkok/ The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand is proud to be represented at the World Hepatitis Alliance Summit 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand led by the The World Hepatitis Alliance.Our Nurse Manager, Jillian White was there and presenting a poster on our nurse-led model of care pilot for hepatitis B. This initiative is a game-changer for increasing treatment uptake through primary care - bringing care closer to the community.We are excited to be part of this global forum and learn from the best, where t... Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post167400 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/163453/welcoming-nancy-carey-to-the-foundation-team/ The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand is delighted to announce the appointment of Nancy Carey as our newest Community Hepatitis Nurse.Nancy is a familiar face to many in the hepatology sector, having worked alongside the Foundation in various capacities for over 20 years. Her deep clinical roots and passion for patient care make her an outstanding addition to our national team.Nancy’s journey in New Zealand began in 2001 after moving from the UK. She joined Waikato Hospital, where she spent ... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:56:06 +1200 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post163453 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/163083/liver-cirrhosis-market-research/ A market research project is being conducted to understand the experiences of adults living with liver cirrhosis or Hepatitis B.Anyone aged 18 years of age or over who has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is eligible to participate.Participation in the project would involve completing a 15 to 20-minute online survey. In appreciation of your time and effort, $50 will be provided for completing the survey.The project has been commissioned by a pharmaceutical manufacturer, and is ... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:52:01 +1300 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post163083 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/159784/journal-of-gastroenterology-and-hepatology/ Hepatitis Delta in Aotearoa/New Zealand Nicola Caine 1, 2 , Lynnaire Matthews 1 , Amanda Broxholme 11 Hepatitis Foundation New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, 2 Hepatology Nurse Practitioner, Tauranga, New ZealandIntroduction: Global hepatitis delta (HDV) epidemiology is limited, especially in the Pacific region. International guidelines vary but are increasingly aligning with WHO's recommendation to screen all those living with chronic hepatitis B (HBV)for HDV. Aotearoa lacks national HDV scree... Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:40:55 +1300 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post159784 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/153427/critical-importance-of-hepatitis-b-vaccine/ Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine recommendation narrowing the agency's hepatitis B immunisation guidance for newborns in the United States the Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand today reaffirmed its unwavering support for the country’s universal hepatitis B vaccination schedule which has been a cornerstone of New Zealand's public health for over 35 years.In 1989, following a world-first study into the efficacy of hepatitis B vaccine for children, led by the F... Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post153427 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/post/158000/healthy-livers/ We recently held a Webinar hosted by My Health Hub on Healthy Livers, the replay is now available.The Webinar was hosted by Dr Alex Lampen- Smith Specialist in Gastroenterology/Hepatology and Medical Director for the Hepatitis Foundation of NZ.Over 400 New Zealanders are diagnosed with primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC), each year. This cancer disproportionately impacts Maori, Pasifika, and Asian communities as hepatitis B is the main cause. 94,000 people in Aotearoa ... Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/blog/#post158000