Terry’s Story of Living with Hepatitis B in Nigeria

In 2018, after his entire family was screened, Terry learned that he had tested positive for hepatitis B. The stigma associated with his diagnosis immediately affected his education, preventing him from pursuing his dream of attending seminary school and becoming a priest. Although he initially felt isolated because of his hepatitis B diagnosis, with the support of his family and medical team, Terry has learned to care for himself and feel more comfortable with his diagnosis. Terry hopes that one day there will be a cure for hepatitis B so that others no longer have to live in fear. In the meantime, he shares his story to encourage people living with hepatitis B to remain hopeful, attend regular checkups, and spread awareness so that others do not experience the same discrimination.