#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.
LK’s story of living with hepatitis B in Sierra Leone
LK found out he had hepatitis B in 2017 after falling ill and undergoing a lab test. Initially unaware of the disease, he researched online and learned it was serious, leading to significant worry, especially since he had just completed college and lacked financial resources. Although his uncle helped him afford medication initially, he eventually could no longer provide support, forcing LK to stop taking his prescribed drugs. This situation has made it challenging for him to manage his health, and he feels the need to hide his condition from friends due to the stigma associated with hepatitis B.