#BtheVoice: Patrick's story of living with hepatitis B in Malawi

Patrick first learned he was living with hepatitis B during a routine medical test in Malawi, despite feeling completely healthy. With no specialized treatment facilities available, he managed his status through regular checkups. But when career opportunities abroad arose, his dreams were cut short — denied work permits in Jordan and Iraq solely because of his hepatitis B status. Now back in Malawi, Patrick speaks out against discrimination, reminding us that people with hepatitis B can live healthy, productive lives. He shares his story to call for change so that skills, not medical reports, define opportunity.