#BtheVoice Video Library
The B the Voice story bank is a global effort to elevate the voices of those living with hepatitis B. It’s a compliment to the #justB storytelling campaign that focuses on the U.S. Each story is unique and is told by a person living with hepatitis B. Many of the topics covered by the storytellers include stigma, discrimination, access to healthcare and more.
SF’s story of living with hepatitis B in France
SF believes he contracted hepatitis B around 15 years ago but was unaware of it until he moved to France in 2019. He donated blood at a college event, where he was informed that his blood was "not good," but he received no further details. Over the years, he felt unwell but didn't know it was hepatitis B. After testing in France, he discovered he had chronic hepatitis B and began treatment. SF emphasized the importance of getting regular health check-ups to know one's health status, particularly in regions where hepatitis B is prevalent. Despite his diagnosis, he has been living a relatively normal life with his wife and four children, and his wife does not have hepatitis B. He expressed gratitude for his health and urged others to be cautious about their health and relationships.