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World Hepatitis Day: Why India’s Hepatitis Crisis Needs Urgent Attention

  • World Hepatitis Day is recognized on July 28 to raise awareness about hepatitis, which is the leading cause of liver cancer, according to the World Health Organization .
  • Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary reported a 40% rise in acute viral hepatitis cases in India in the past three weeks, highlighting the urgency for public health intervention.
  • Public understanding of hepatitis remains low in India, with experts advocating for better public awareness, routine screening, and preventive measures, including integrating the Hepatitis B vaccine into immunization programs.
  • Experts warn that unsafe medical practices and a lack of routine screening contribute significantly to hepatitis transmission, necessitating a shift towards prevention.
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Hepatitis B is one of five types of viral disease. The B-form can heal, but also cause severe liver damage. Vaccination is recommended in adults only for risk groups, but for all infants. By Birgit Amrehn [more]]>

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The goal of raising awareness about viral hepatitis, diseases that inflame the liver and can cause serious complications

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