In the final days of National Minority Health Month, we want to highlight disparities in the health status of racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States and share opportunities to address the disparities in viral hepatitis. The theme for 2018 is “Partnering for Health Equity,” which highlights partnerships at the federal, state, local, tribal and territorial levels that help reduce disparities in health and health care. This year’s focus on partnerships is a great way to advance one of the goals of the National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan (Action Plan)—reducing hepatitis B and C health disparities— which can be achieved by bringing together a broad group of stakeholders like you.
Strong stakeholder participation is essential to ensuring the overall success of the Action Plan. We encourage partners across the country to use this Guide to bring together new and existing partners to brainstorm and discuss ideas, potential activities, challenges, tools, resources, and the enhanced partnerships needed to realize the goals of the Action Plan and put the United States on a path toward viral hepatitis elimination.
