2026 Hepatitis Awareness Month Recap
Commemorating National Adult Hep B Vaccination Awareness Day (April 30), Hepatitis Awareness Month (May), National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day ( May 15), National Hep C/HIV Co-infection Day (May 17) and National Testing Day (May 19)
To mark National Hepatitis Awareness Month in May, Hispanic Federation, the NYC Health Dept and Hep Free NYC teamed up for the 14th annual Press Event at the Steps of City Hall to raise awareness for Hep B and C prevention, care and treatment.
On May 19th, 3 city council members, Lynn Schulman, Carl Wilson, and Virginia Maloney and over 160 Hepatitis Champions attended the Steps of City Hall to raise awareness for increased testing, access to care, and treatment of Hep B and C! Hep Free NYC organizations gathered to call an end to viral hepatitis in NYC! Shout out to all viral hepatitis speakers advocating and sharing stories in linking patients to care.
On World Hepatitis Day, July 28th, we will be part of two events in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Brooklyn Screening/Outreach Event
Join us at Restoration Plaza to provide Hep B and C education and screening to Brooklyn residents. RSVP here.
Bronx Anti-Stigma March & Health Fair
Join us at Lou Gehrig Plaza for the Bronx Anti-stigma March and Health Fair. RSVP here.
Last Updated on May 28, 2026 by HepFree NYC
