World Hepatitis Day News

World Hepatitis Day plays a crucial role in raising public awareness about viral hepatitis and its impact on public health. This day brings together hepatitis educators, patients, and leaders to discuss various forms of the disease, as well as strategies for testing, treatment, and prevention. 

Hepatitis is an inflammatory viral infection that primarily affects the liver with potential to lead to severe complications such as liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

Viral hepatitis such as hepatitis A and E can be more common during the monsoon months, says expert. 

July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day globally every year The aim of this day is to create awareness in people about the adverse effects of hepatitis that can cause major liver-related disorders Pregnant women should especially be careful of hepatitis

Viral hepatitis is a global health problem that caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, which is higher than the deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV Hepatitis B and C are solely responsible for 96 per cent of hepatitis mortality There are many different types of Hepatitis viruses (A to E), but B and E are the most concerning types

Hepatitis A is often perceived as a mild self-limiting illness, but it can still cause severe symptoms, especially in those with pre-existing liver conditions Unlike bacterial infections treated with antibiotics, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are caused by viruses and cannot be cured with antibiotics Both hepatitis B and C can be asymptomatic for a prolonged period, leading to a silent progression of liver damage

July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day (WHD) across the globe in order to raise awareness about the disease and with an aim to eradicate it completely from planet earth by 2030. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver tissue, which is caused by a viral infection. Hepatitis affects millions of people across the world, causing both acute and chronic liver disease. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India carries around 50% of the global burden of chronic hepatitis.

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver tissue, commonly caused by a viral infection.

Globally, about 1.4 million people die each year from hepatitis. It is estimated that only 5% of people with chronic hepatitis know of their infection, and less than 1% have access to treatment. 

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is surviving only on 25 per cent of his liver as the rest has been damaged by the deadly Hepatitis B virus, today called for higher budget spend to prevent the fatal disease.

 Considering the size of the epidemic, anyone and everyone can be at risk. But you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection.  

Hepatitis B is 50-100 times more infectious than HIV and Hepatitis C is 10 times more infectious than the virus that can cause AIDS.

 Hepatitis can also be caused by alcohol and some other toxins, certain drugs, infections, heavy alcohol use.

 In a bid to raise awareness about hepatitis among people as well as health care providers and policymakers, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), is organising an event on World Hepatitis Day in Mumbai on July 28.