Edhie’s Story of Living with Hepatitis B in Indonesia

Edhie was diagnosed with hepatitis B while undergoing a medical checkup for a company, and this diagnosis cost him the job. After undergoing many different treatment options and witnessing his brother pass away from the impact of hepatitis B on his liver, Edhie felt that he must help others. He stopped receiving medical treatment, and he created the "The Budi Lukmanto Foundation" to honor his brother’s memory. Today, 3,360 people have been vaccinated and screened for hepatitis B, with a focus on those aged 3-17 living in orphanages. Edhie feels that the future of Indonesia lies in the hands of these children, and that we must fight ignorance and protect everyone from hepatitis B.