#BtheVoice: Imee's story of living with hepatitis B in the Philippines

In 2016, after her brother was rejected for employment due to a hepatitis B diagnosis, Imee from the Philippines discovered that she and three of her five siblings also tested positive for the disease. Lacking proper knowledge about hepatitis B, she sought information online and medical advice but struggled with the high costs of treatment and regular health monitoring. Facing depression and job loss, she found support through the Yellow Warrior Society of the Philippines, where she now advocates for awareness, equal rights, and better government support for hepatitis B patients. She remains hopeful for future affordable treatments and the passage of anti-discrimination laws.