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VHEP-SMILE, led by Dr. Robert Gish, is a regional coordination and technical support initiative working with Ministries of Health and partners across West Africa to strengthen hepatitis B prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. The program focuses on guideline implementation, access to affordable care, and system readiness for elimination.
VHEP-SMILE supports countries in operationalizing WHO-recommended hepatitis B strategies by aligning policy, clinical practice, and access pathways. The program serves as a neutral coordination platform, facilitating technical assistance, partnerships, and regional learning.
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Supporting national hepatitis B guideline development and implementation.
Facilitating affordable access pathways for treatment and diagnostics scale-up.
Regional webinars, expert engagement, and country-to-country learning.
Aligning governments, partners, and donors to accelerate elimination progress.
Dr. Robert Gish
Global Hepatitis Expert
VHEP-SMILE is supported by a regional project management and coordination team ensuring continuity, follow-up, and partner engagement.
VHEP-SMILE works in collaboration with clinical leaders, governments and international partners, including:
Partner Organizations
For partnership and collaboration, contact Africa@robertgish.com or send us a message through the form below.
