NGO BCD is a team of professionals specializing in viral hepatitis. Since 2019, we have supported over 7,000 people who have been diagnosed with viral hepatitis or have faced challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
Our goal is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to receive timely assistance, undergo high-quality treatment, and live a life free of hepatitis.
We help patients with hepatitis B, C, and D access modern and effective treatment.
We help overcome barriers to receiving medical care.
Our specialists provide comprehensive social support for patients, assisting with:
We make hepatitis treatment clear and accessible.
We support you in matters of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of viral hepatitis:
We guide you through the entire system to ensure you receive help without delays or stress.
We organize:
We disseminate up-to-date information on the prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis and enhance the expertise of professionals regarding modern diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
We work to make your journey to recovery simple, clear, and achievable — from the first tests to total recovery.
We work with people and for people, ensuring simplicity, convenience, reliability, and the opportunity to get exactly what you need.
Our mission:
We take action to ensure that prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of viral hepatitis are accessible to everyone.
We are a team of viral hepatitis experts, social consultants, Ukraine's top infectious disease specialists and hepatologists, ultrasound diagnostic physicians, and professionals from leading laboratories with excellent reputations.
Our team works systematically to ensure that patients with viral hepatitis (VH) from key populations and their close circles—including those currently abroad—receive medical and social services.
As a teenager, I felt that fate had dealt me a cruel blow and that I had been born in the wrong place and into the wrong family; that is precisely why I had no qualms about joining the so-called ‘brigade lads’ during the turbulent 1990s.
When I was 19, my first boyfriend persuaded me to try heroin. I had no idea how drastically it would change my life, so I agreed.
I live in the Khmelnytskyi region, in a small town. I am currently on disability pension, with a category 2 disability. My primary diagnosis is liver cirrhosis.
I found out about my diagnosis in August 2018. At the time, I was being treated for cirrhosis, and my doctor noticed something in my test results – or rather, the lack of any improvement in my condition. She must have suspected something and referred me for tests for viral hepatitis.
I’d like to share my story with you.
In 2015, I found out that I had the hepatitis C virus in my blood. After reading up on the disease in more detail, I realised I had a serious problem, as it is also known as the “silent killer”. I started looking for ways to deal with this problem.
I’ve won – NO VIRUS!!!
It all started on a very sombre note. I live in Istanbul, and in order to obtain a temporary residence permit (TRP), I had to have some tests done. That’s how I found out that I have hepatitis C, genotype 1b, and stage 1 liver fibrosis.
“Set a clear goal – then it will become a resource that helps you achieve it”.
These were the words of Dmytro Sherembei, head of the ‘100% Life Network’ charity at a training session in March 2016. They inspired me to set a goal for that year: to overcome viral hepatitis C in my own life.
"It would be hard to call the family into which I and my three sisters were born a happy one. But you can’t choose your parents, and I thank God for my family," says Leonid.
My autobiography won’t sound very pleasant either. I’ll begin my story from the moment I decided to turn my life around. Nobody is born a criminal, a drug addict or an alcoholic. Due to various circumstances, we sometimes lose our way and choose the wrong path. That’s what happened in my life.
My name is Vika. I’d like to share my story of triumph with you. I got married in September 2018.
The wedding was over, time passed, and we started thinking about having children. We had tests done. My husband’s results were fine. I was diagnosed with chronic viral hepatitis C! Confusion, fear, disappointment, uncertainty – a whole range of feelings and emotions. What should we do about this?
My name is Valentina. Something extraordinary has happened in my life. I would like to share my story with you. In 1997, I found out that I had viral hepatitis C.
It was a death sentence on hold. Among the general public, hepatitis C is known as the ‘silent killer’, as it was once considered an incurable disease; it could lie dormant for a long time, only for liver cirrhosis to suddenly develop.
“How happy we are here,” says Konstantin Varyga, looking at this photo. But it wasn’t always like this… Life is full of unexpected surprises.
You think you’re ready for anything. That’s exactly how it was for me; in 2000, I went to have tests for hepatitis. In 1996, I’d had hepatitis B, which is why I decided to keep an eye on my liver. “You have hepatitis C, next patient” – that was all I heard. The doctor didn’t explain what it was.
When his only kidney failed, Oleksandr not only managed to receive a donor organ abroad free of charge, but also halted the progression of his liver cirrhosis – he had contracted hepatitis C during one of his haemodialysis sessions…
“I’ve always loved meat – but I’ve had to learn to love porridge,” says the 43-year-old Kyiv resident with a smile.
Our main areas of work are rights advocacy and providing professional social and medical assistance to patients diagnosed with chronic viral hepatitis (VH) B, C, and D, including those with HIV/TB co-infection. In Ukraine, an estimated 2.5 million people live with VH, but due to a lack of resources and information, only 130,000 have sought medical help so far.
Company Name: NGO BCD
IBAN Code: UA633052990000026007026242570
Name of the bank: JSC CB PRIVATBANK
Bank SWIFT Code: PBANUA2X
Company address: Tehnykumivska Str. 20/20, Nemishaeve,Kyiv region, 07853, Ukraine
Correspondent banks
Account in the correspondent bank: 400886700401
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Correspondent bank: Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Account in the correspondent bank: 6231605145
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Payment Purpose: Charitable assistance
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most often caused by viruses. There are different types of hepatitis, but the most dangerous for humans are types B, C, and D. They can progress silently, gradually damaging the liver and leading to cancer.
The disease is often asymptomatic. Symptoms may include fatigue, joint pain, nausea, dark urine, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. The only reliable way to find out is to get tested.
According to Order No. 402 of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine dated August 14, 2008 https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z1109-08#Text
A) Severe forms of viral hepatitis that are difficult to treat and significantly impair the functions of organs and systems – Unfit for military service with removal from military registration
B) Viral hepatitis with minor functional impairment – Unfit for military service in peacetime, limitedly fit in wartime
C) Viral hepatitis without impaired function – Unfit for military service in peacetime, conditionally fit in wartime
The final decision is made by the Military Medical Commission (VLK) at the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TCK).
Yes. You can receive free and confidential online consultations from specialists at the BCD NGO
+38 073 044-73-44
Message us on Viber
office@bcd.org.ua You can get support
and advice here.
Treatment for hepatitis C usually lasts 8–12 weeks, sometimes up to 24 weeks. The effectiveness rate exceeds 90%. Hepatitis B is managed with ongoing therapy that suppresses the virus.
First, see your family doctor. They will refer you to an infectious disease specialist, who will order additional tests and examinations and refer you to the nearest referral hospital for further treatment.
Yes. The government purchases effective medications for hepatitis B and C. They are available free of charge at designated hospitals.
The virus does not disappear completely, but modern medications allow the disease to be managed. Regular treatment protects the liver from cirrhosis and cancer. Treatment is prescribed by a doctor.
Yes! Modern medications eliminate the virus from the body in over 90% of cases. A course of treatment with oral medications usually lasts 8–12 weeks. The sooner you start, the better the results.
Basic tests can be done for free at public health facilities. At private labs, the cost starts at 400 UAH. Additional tests before treatment may cost more.
First, an antibody test is performed. If the result is positive, the next step is a PCR test, which shows whether the virus is currently present in the blood. In the case of hepatitis B, an HBsAg test is also performed. Some of these tests can be taken for free at your family doctor’s office.
Use only sterile instruments and condoms, and do not share razors or toothbrushes. The best protection against hepatitis B is vaccination.
There is an effective vaccine against hepatitis B that also protects against hepatitis D for many years, often for life. There is no vaccine against hepatitis C, but it can be completely cured with modern medications.
The virus is transmitted through blood and bodily fluids: through the use of unsterilized instruments (injections, tattoos, manicures), unprotected sexual contact, and from mother to child during childbirth. Hepatitis is not transmitted through everyday contact (hugs, sharing utensils).
The disease may not cause symptoms for a long time. Without treatment, the virus damages the liver, leading to cirrhosis or cancer. Timely diagnosis and treatment allow you to live a full life.
