Sura's Story

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In 1995, Sura and her brother were in medical school in Syria when he was punctured with a needle and infected with hepatitis B. Experiencing a severe infection called fulminant hepatitis, his liver began to fail, and he passed away only weeks later. In the 1990s, awareness and prioritization of hepatitis B vaccination were low, even among healthcare providers, and there was no opportunity for her brother to get a liver transplant to save his life. Sura is now training to practice medicine again in the U.S. and is determined to spread awareness about her family’s tragedy to prevent others from experiencing what her family went through.

Sura's story is available in English and Arabic.