World Hepatitis Day
Every year on July 28, people around the globe celebrate World Hepatitis Day in honor of Dr. Baruch Blumberg’s birthday. Dr. Blumberg discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967 and subsequently developed the hepatitis B vaccine two years later. The Hepatitis B Foundation commemorates World Hepatitis Day by raising awareness about viral hepatitis. With almost 300 million individuals living with hepatitis B worldwide, it is extremely important to bring awareness to this preventable and treatable disease.
Please join us as we celebrate World Hepatitis Day and the legacy of Dr. Baruch S. Blumberg!
You are cordially invited to join us for two meaningful events this July as we honor the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Baruch S. Blumberg, Nobel Laureate and global health pioneer, and commemorate World Hepatitis Day.
Together these events celebrate the past, present and future of hepatitis B research, public health, and the people who continue this life-saving work.
World Hepatitis Day: Honoring Dr. Baruch S. Blumberg
Monday, July 28, 2025 | 4 - 6 p.m. EDT
Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center: 3805 Old Easton Rd. | Doylestown, Pa.
Please join us for the official sign unveiling of the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, the Hepatitis B Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center as the Timothy M. Block Research Campus.
This event celebrates Dr. Block’s visionary leadership and honors the enduring influence of Dr. Blumberg. Register here.
Celebrating the Legacy of Baruch S. Blumberg: A Century of Impact
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
12 - 3 p.m. EDT | Hybrid event
Benjamin Franklin Hall
American Philosophical Society
427 Chestnut St. | Philadelphia, Pa.
Join us for a community forum and public lecture celebrating the Philadelphia roots and global impact of Dr. Blumberg’s work.
To attend in person, registration is required, click here.
You do not need to register for virtual access; simply join us on the American Philosophical Society's YouTube channel on July 29!
- Keynote presentation: Mark Thompson, CEO of CNN Worldwide & former CEO of The New York Times
- Panel Discussion: Dr. Chari Cohen, Dr. Timothy M. Block, Dr. Jane Blumberg and Dr. Walter Tsou.
- Spotlight Session: Dr. Harvey Alter, Nobel Laureate
World Hepatitis Day: Social media graphics
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you believe, as we do, that no one should die from hepatitis B, you can make a difference today and donate here. Your gift will help the Hepatitis B Foundation fulfill its mission to find a cure and improve the lives of those affected worldwide through research, education, awareness, and immunization and treatment initiatives.