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Proc 8696ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8696

World Hepatitis Day, 2011

This proclamation designates July 28, 2011, as World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, which affects millions of Americans, many of whom are undiagnosed. It highlights the Obama Administration's Action Plan for viral hepatitis prevention and notes Affordable Care Act coverage for hepatitis-related services, while encouraging public engagement in awareness activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 46183

Impact dates

  1. World Hepatitis Day designation takes effect

Key directives

  • proclaim July 28, 2011 as World Hepatitis Day
  • encourage citizens, Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and communities to join awareness activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • July 28, 2011 designated as World Hepatitis Day

Near term (90d)

  • encouraged awareness activities by citizens, agencies, nonprofits, and communities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • no binding mandates; purely hortatory
  • reference to Affordable Care Act coverage and Administration Action Plan are descriptive of existing policy, not new directives
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