Your liver works quietly. So does liver disease.
Most people with hepatitis feel well for years and do not know they have it. We help Nigerians get tested, get vaccinated and get care early, while the liver can still be protected.
What everyone should know about the liver
Viral hepatitis is one of the main causes of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Most of that harm can be prevented.
Hepatitis B has a vaccine
The vaccine is safe and protects for the long term. Babies should get their first dose as soon as possible after birth.
Hepatitis C can be cured
A course of tablets, usually taken for two to three months, clears the virus in most people.
You can feel fine and still have it
Hepatitis often causes no symptoms until the liver is badly damaged. A blood test is the only way to know.
It spreads through blood and body fluids
From mother to baby at birth, through unscreened blood, shared sharp objects such as razors and needles, and unprotected sex. It does not spread through sharing food or hugging.
Alcohol and body weight matter too
Heavy drinking and excess body fat can both scar the liver over time, even without a virus.
See a doctor if you notice these
Yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, a swollen belly, or lasting tiredness and loss of appetite.
This page gives general health information. It does not replace advice from a doctor who knows your history.
Our vision
A Nigeria where liver disease is history
Who we are
The Nigerian Liver Foundation is a nonprofit with passionate staff dedicated to addressing the indiscriminate burden of liver diseases in Nigeria. We constantly welcome individuals who are passionate about liver health and who share in our vision to join our growing team.
Our mission
To eliminate the burden of liver diseases in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa through education, advocacy, research, and improved access to healthcare, while promoting a healthier future for all.
Compassion
We care deeply about the well-being of individuals and communities affected by liver diseases.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our endeavors.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnerships and collaboration to achieve our mission.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas and approaches to address the challenges of liver diseases.
Equity
We strive to ensure that everyone has access to the care and support they need, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our work
We pursue our mission in four ways: education, advocacy, research and better access to healthcare.
Education
We take plain-language liver health education to communities, schools, workplaces and places of worship.
Advocacy
We work with health authorities and partners to make testing and treatment easier to reach and to afford.
Research
We support studies that show how liver disease affects Nigerians and what works against it.
Access to healthcare
We organise screening and vaccination outreaches and guide people toward specialist care.
Updates
Resources
Help more Nigerians find out in time
Every outreach depends on test kits, vaccines, health workers and volunteers. There are three ways to take part.
Donate
Your gift pays for test kits and vaccine doses at community outreaches.
Volunteer
Health workers, students and organisers are welcome at our events.
Partner with us
Hospitals, companies and faith groups can host a screening day.
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