Father Benjamin first learned about hepatitis B through his brother's diagnosis. Concerned about his brother's chronic cough, their family arranged for testing, which revealed that both his brother and their deceased sibling had the virus. While studying in the U.S., he learned more about hepatitis B and tried to find effective treatments for his brother, who was initially receiving herbal remedies. The situation worsened over the years, leading to his brother suffering from liver cirrhosis and eventually passing away. Father Benjamin described the experience as financially and emotionally taxing, resulting in significant stress and anxiety for him and his family as they navigated the challenges of his brother's illness.

Kattah's journey with hepatitis B began in 2012. Since then, he has regularly monitored his liver health and faced significant stigma from family members due to misunderstandings about how hepatitis B is transmitted. This stigma and discrimination have been a challenging part of his experience.

Recently, Kattah received a job offer but was rejected because of his hepatitis B status. Despite these setbacks, he is committed to improving his lifestyle by avoiding alcohol and drugs, exercising, and maintaining a balanced diet. Kattah's story highlights that people living with chronic hepatitis B can live long and healthy lives if they manage their condition well.

He urges policymakers to develop policies that support individuals with hepatitis B. Watch Kattah's inspiring journey and learn more about living with and managing hepatitis B.

Popularly named Action, or Action Man, Philip's brother was a pillar of his family and community and a father of three children, two boys and a girl. In 2017, Philip’s brother experienced many ups and downs in his health. After a series of tests, he was referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ashanti Region of Ghana. After being turned away and facing other difficulties, Philip’s brother stayed home, where his health deteriorated. Soon after, Philip took his brother to a different hospital for transport and treatment. Here, Philip stayed and watched his brother in his final days. After his brother’s death, Philip began campaigning to end mortality due to hepatitis B.