Mark’s story of living with hepatitis B in the Philippines

Mark was diagnosed with hepatitis B at the age of 18. He discovered he had hepatitis B when he was applying for a job at a fast-food chain that required testing and screening. Mark was heartbroken, as his status hindered his dreams of working abroad, and he lost interest in activities he normally enjoyed. He was lost and had no idea how or where he contracted hepatitis B, but luckily, he had supportive parents and loved ones. He joined the Yellow Warriors Society of the Philippines (YWSP), where he found others who are also living with hepatitis B. Mark now volunteers with YWSP to educate his local community and people around the world about hepatitis B.