LEGISLATOR SUPPORT
Proclamation of Hawai‘i Hepatitis Elimination Day by Governor David Ige
JOSH GREEN, MD
HAWAI‘I LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
"Today I am proud to join Hep Free Hawai‘i and others in the Aloha State who are marking World Hepatitis Day 2020 by releasing the "Hep Free 2030: The Hawai‘i Hepatitis Elimination Strategy 2020-2030," ...[which] recognizes that hepatitis elimination can only come if we continue to address other related health and social inequities and stigma."
Read Lt. Governor Green’s letter here!
“The launch of the “Hep Free 2030: The Hawai‘i Hepatitis Elimination Strategy 2020-2030” represents an aggressive and comprehensive effort to make Hawai‘i the first state in the nation to eliminate viral hepatitis. This groundbreaking endeavor will help save thousands of lives across our state and serve as a model for other states to address the serious public health challenge of viral hepatitis.”
Read Sen. Hirono’s letter here!
"This strategy will serve as a key model in our nation’s fight against hepatitis and is integral in addressing health disparities across the state and saving lives. I wholeheartedly support Hep Free Hawai‘i, the Hawai‘i Department of Health, and others who are committed to eliminating viral hepatitis and improving the health of the people of Hawai‘i."
Read Sen. Schatz’s letter here!