One Month Until the 5th Annual International NASH Day
Global Liver Institute and partners bring together expert speaker panels, patient/provider materials in 16 languages and community screening events
(Washington, DC - May 9, 2022) – In exactly one month, Global Liver Institute will convene the fifth International NASH Day, held annually on the second Thursday in June! This year, partners from around the world will host events to raise awareness about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more advanced form nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in their communities as we unite to Stop NASH Now. The theme is meant to emphasize all the actions each of us can take to combat this serious, progressive liver disease that affects 1 in 4 people.
Throughout #NASHday on June 9, local screening events, educational trainings, group walks, and more will be held worldwide. Additionally, GLI will also host four virtual panels as experts discuss the developments and challenges of key topics within NASH:
Pediatric NASH in Black Children
NASH Patients in Their Own Voices
NASH Diagnostics & Beyond
Leading Models for Care in NASH
Up to 444 million people and counting are estimated to already have NASH worldwide, per Mayo Clinic Proceedings. In light of this growing prevalence, it is critical that people be screened for NAFLD and NASH. Early detection allows people to be matched with the appropriate care pathway, whether clinical trials, lifestyle changes, or other treatment to prevent or reverse NAFLD.
It is important to stay informed! You can access several educational materials about NASH in 16 languages on the #NASHday website: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Croatian, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish. Two new patient resources – a guide to participating in clinical trials and an updated pocket card – will be released soon.
What can you do today?
Register now to view the panels on June 9!
Order #NASHday merchandise today so you have it for June!
Check out the #NASHday partner toolkit for graphics and sample posts for social media!
Get moving! Step up for liver health with GLI by taking a walk, hiking, or doing another activity. Share a photo of your walk with the hashtag #NASHday as we all practice a healthy liver lifestyle.
Educate yourself with our resources on the #NASHday website.
Get Involved
For additional information, visit the International NASH Day website.
To become an #NASHday sponsor, please submit an application here.
Support the #NASHday social media campaign using hashtags #NASHday #StopNASHNow. Please direct any additional questions to NASHDay@globalliver.org.
International NASH Day and its logo are registered trademarks of Global Liver Institute.
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About Global Liver Institute
Global Liver Institute (GLI) is a patient-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in the EU and UK, founded in the belief that liver health must take its place on the global public health agenda commensurate with the prevalence and impact of liver disease and the importance of liver health to well-being. GLI promotes innovation, encourages collaboration, and supports the scaling of optimal approaches to improve research, care, and policy. By bringing together more than 200 community-based, national, and international organizations across its Councils, Campaigns, and events, GLI equips advocates to identify and solve the problems that matter to liver patients. Follow GLI on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. GLI is the global host of International NASH Day.