Hepatitis B is estimated to affect 400 million children and adults worldwide—in some African countries, the infection rate is estimated as high as 90%—and yet it remains a relatively unknown, silent killer that can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. American-born children have been vaccinated against hepatitis B since 1982, but lack of preventive care has left many adults and foreign-born children without similar protection.

Almost two thirds (63%) of all persons infected with HIV are living in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2004, black men made up 42% of all AIDS diagnoses in men in the U.S.

CHAD, in partnership with the Save Africa Concerts Foundation, is raising awareness throughout New York City’s African-American communities about hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS, diseases that disproportionately affect Africans and peoples of the African Diaspora.

The B Free, C Free & HIV Free campaign will feature cultural events for adults and youth in all five boroughs, combined with community education, free screening and preventive vaccinations (for hepatitis B), confidential counseling, and treatment referrals for those in need.

For events in your community, click here.

To learn more about the B Free C Free, HIV Free Campaign, and the Institute’s role in helping to eradicate these diseases, click here.