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Proc 9151ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9151

World Hepatitis Day, 2014

President Obama proclaimed July 28, 2014 as World Hepatitis Day to raise public awareness about viral hepatitis, which affects one in twelve people globally and millions of Americans. The proclamation highlights disproportionate impacts on specific communities, notes Affordable Care Act coverage expansions for hepatitis screening, and references the Administration's updated national Action Plan for viral hepatitis prevention and treatment.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 44257

Impact dates

  1. World Hepatitis Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim July 28, 2014 as World Hepatitis Day
  • encourage citizens, Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and communities to join awareness activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • July 28, 2014 designated as World Hepatitis Day

Near term (90d)

  • encouraged awareness activities by citizens, agencies, and communities

Long term

  • continued implementation of national Action Plan for viral hepatitis

Risks & tensions

  • proclamation is purely hortatory with no binding mandates or funding allocations
  • references to ACA coverage and Action Plan describe existing policies rather than creating new obligations
  • vague 'encourage' language provides no enforcement mechanism
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