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🧡 GLOBAL FATTY LIVER DAY 2026 | TAKE ACTION TODAY TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR !

Did you know that fatty liver disease can develop silently for years without symptoms? Many people only discover they have liver damage when complications have already begun.

Today, on Global Fatty Liver Day, we invite everyone to take a simple but powerful step: Talk to your doctor about your liver health.

📌 You may be at risk if you:

✔️ Have diabetes or pre-diabetes
✔️ Have high cholesterol or high blood pressure
✔️ Are living with excess weight, especially around the waist
✔️ Have other metabolic health conditions

Your liver works tirelessly every day to keep you healthy. Don't wait for symptoms to appear before taking care of it.

💡 TAKE ACTION TODAY:

✅ Ask your healthcare provider about liver health screening

✅ Know your risk factors

✅ Choose healthier foods and stay physically active

✅ Encourage family and friends to learn about fatty liver disease

✅ Share this message and help raise awareness in your community

Together, we can prevent liver disease through early detection, education, and healthy lifestyle choices.

🧡 This Global Fatty Liver Day, make a commitment to your liver. Start the conversation. Get informed. Take action.



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NASH: When Fatty Liver Disease Leads to Liver Transplantation

NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis), now more commonly referred to as MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis), is a severe form of fatty liver disease. It can silently progress to fibrosis, cirrhosis, liver failure, and ultimately the need for a liver transplant.

📈 Today, MASH has become one of the leading causes of liver transplantation in many countries, and its burden continues to rise alongside increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and physical inactivity.

👶 What About Children?

This disease is no longer limited to adults.

🔹 MASLD/MASH is now one of the most common chronic liver diseases affecting children in many parts of the world.

🔹 A recent global meta-analysis estimates that 7% of children and young people aged 5–24 years are living with MASLD, with significantly higher rates among those affected by obesity.

🔹 Experts from the Journal of Hepatology estimate that the global pediatric prevalence could reach 7.5%, with a continued increase across all regions of the world.

✅ The Good News: Prevention Works

Most cases can be prevented or slowed through:

✔️ A healthy, balanced diet
✔️ Regular physical activity
✔️ Maintaining a healthy weight
✔️ Preventing and managing diabetes
✔️ Reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugary beverages
✔️ Early screening for people at risk

📚 Scientific References

1. Stroes et al. Pediatric MASLD: Current Understanding and Practical Approach. European Journal of Pediatrics, 2024.

2. Liu et al. Global and Regional Prevalence, Burden and Risk Factors for MASLD in Children and Adolescents: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. BMC Medicine, 2026.

3. Updates in Clinical Medicine: MASLD in Children and Adolescents. Journal of Hepatology, 2026.

🧡 Act Now. Screen Early. Protect Your Liver.

Protecting children's liver health today means preventing liver transplantation tomorrow.

🎤 STREET INTERVIEW – LET'S TALK ABOUT FATTY LIVER!

🧐 Have you ever heard of Fatty Liver Disease (Steatotic Liver Disease)?

We will be interviewing random people to find out:

✅ Who knows about this disease?
✅ What prevention measures do they know?

💬 What about you? Have you ever heard of Fatty Liver Disease? Answer YES or NO in the comments!



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🩺⚠️🫀 Fatty Liver Disease: A Growing Public Health Concern

🚨 During recent abdominal ultrasound screening activities, we identified cases of fatty liver disease among young people. What is most concerning is that many individuals are affected without realizing it, as the disease often develops silently and may show no symptoms in its early stages.

🍎🥗 The increasing number of cases highlights the urgent need to promote healthy eating habits, regular physical activity 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️, and early screening 🔍. These simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of disease on and its complications.

🌍 In Africa, fatty liver disease remains largely unknown to the general public, despite its growing impact. Raising awareness 📢 and encouraging prevention must become a priority.

🤝 Together, we can help reverse this trend and protect future generations through education, prevention, and early detection.

💚 Act now. Screen early. Protect your liver. 🫀



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INTERNATIONAL FATTY LIVER DAY

🟢 Steatotic Liver Disease: A Silent Global Health Threat on the Rise

Did you know that Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), already affects approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide?

According to a 2026 study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, the number of people living with MASLD is projected to reach 1.8 billion by 2050, representing an increase of nearly 38%.

This alarming rise is largely driven by increasing rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, physical inactivity, and unhealthy dietary habits.

⚠️ The most concerning aspect is that MASLD often progresses silently for years without noticeable symptoms. However, it can lead to serious complications, including:
• Liver fibrosis
• Cirrhosis
• Liver cancer
• Cardiovascular disease

✅ How can you protect your liver?
• Adopt a healthy and balanced diet
• Engage in regular physical activity
• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Monitor blood sugar and blood pressure levels
• Undergo regular health check-ups

💚 Taking care of your liver today is an investment in your future health.



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🟢 International Fatty Liver Disease Awareness

Frequent fatigue? Struggling to lose weight? Your liver may be trying to send you a message.

Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a silent condition that is affecting an increasing number of young adults. Often presenting with no obvious symptoms, it is characterized by an excessive accumulation of fat in the liver.

Today, the excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, physical inactivity, and obesity are contributing to the growing prevalence of this disease worldwide.

⚠️ If left unmanaged, fatty liver disease can progress to chronic inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer.

Simple steps to protect your liver:
✅ Adopt a balanced and healthy diet
✅ Reduce sugar intake and avoid sugary beverages
✅ Engage in regular physical activity
✅ Maintain a healthy body weight
✅ Seek medical screening if you have risk factors

This week, with Global Liver Institute and all CSO let us remember that liver health is not only a concern for people who consume alcohol. It is a matter that affects us all.

💚 Take care of your liver today to safeguard your health tomorrow.



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🌍 International Fatty Liver Day

Today, let's take action for liver health!

As every year, Value Health Africa, as a Global Liver Institute partner, is bringing innovative initiatives to raise awareness and promote the prevention and early detection of liver diseases.

📌 Program:

- 🎤 Street Interviews (Vox Pop)
- 🏃 Sports Activities
- ☕ Coffee Talk
- 🩺 Free Screening

Fatty liver disease is often silent, yet it affects millions of people worldwide. Early detection and healthy lifestyle choices can make a significant difference.

✅ Get informed
✅ Get screened
✅ Take action

Your liver matters. Take the first step today.


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🌍 Journée Internationale de la Stéatose Hépatique (Foie Gras)

Aujourd'hui, agissons ensemble pour la santé du foie !

Comme chaque année, Value Health Africa, partenaire du GLI, innove pour sensibiliser et mobiliser les communautés autour de la prévention et du dépistage des maladies hépatiques.

📌 Programme :

- 🎤 Micro-trottoir
- 🏃 Activités sportives
- ☕ Café Talk
- 🩺 Dépistage gratuit

La stéatose hépatique est une maladie souvent silencieuse qui touche des millions de personnes dans le monde. Une détection précoce et de bonnes habitudes de vie peuvent faire toute la différence.

✅ Informez-vous
✅ Faites-vous dépister
✅ Passez à l'action



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*FINANCIAL CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPERVISION*

📍On May 28, 2026, a financial supportive supervision session was held at the offices of Value Health Africa in Kotto as part of the GAVI FPP project implementation.

Organized by PROVARESSC, the session focused on strengthening participants’ capacities in financial procedures, budget management, payment request processes, and expenditure justification mechanisms.

Discussions also addressed operational challenges faced in the field in order to improve coordination, administrative compliance, and the effective implementation of project activities.



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🚨 Coming Soon!
🌍 World Liver Day – June 11, 2026

How is Value Health Africa joining the global movement against Fatty Liver Disease?

Like every year this June 11, 2026, we stand with the global community to raise awareness and take action against Fatty liver deases, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Joining the movement is simple:

✅ Become one of the thousands of partner organizations by visiting the Global Liver Institute website
✅ Complete the participation form
✅ Access awareness toolkits and campaign resources
✅ Share your upcoming activities on the roadmap
✅ Join the online campaign and spread the message across social media
✅ Organize awareness campaigns, free screening activities, and especially sports and wellness events

Now is the time to take action and become a leader in the fight against fatty liver disease.

Together, we can create healthier communities and save lives. 💚

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