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World Hepatitis Day 2024

28 Jul 2024

Lifestyle Habits That Increase Your Risk of Hepatitis

Awareness is crucial because many people with hepatitis are asymptomatic and remain undiagnosed until they develop severe liver disease. Early detection through screening can significantly improve treatment outcomes and prevent the spread of the virus. Awareness campaigns help to educate the public about transmission risks, preventive measures, and the availability of vaccination and treatment options.

World Hepatitis Day 2024

28 Jul 2024

World Hepatitis Day 2024: Significance, History, And Ways To Prevent

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.

23 Mar 2024

A Study Explains India's Appallingly Low Hepatitis B Vaccine Uptake

India has about “37 million HBV carriers”, said the researchers in the paper. Yet the knowledge about the disease as well of the preventive vaccine was found to be low.

03 Aug 2023

Hepatitis C Continues To Raise Risk Of Death Even After Cure: Study

Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver which, if left untreated, can cause serious and potentially life-threatening liver damage over many years Historically, hepatitis C was treated with interferon-based therapy, which was often ineffective But in 2011, new medications called direct-acting antivirals (DAA) were developed

World Hepatitis Day

28 Jul 2023

World Hepatitis Day: How Silent Symptoms Can Make Early Detection Difficult

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.

World Hepatitis Day

28 Jul 2023

World Hepatitis Day 2023: Experts Share Causes Of Viral Hepatitis In Monsoon

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

World Hepatitis Day

28 Jul 2023

World Hepatitis Day: 10 Ways In Which Viral Hepatitis Affects Pregnant Women

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

World Hepatitis Day

28 Jul 2023

World Hepatitis Day: Awareness Is Key In Tackling Hepatitis, Say Experts

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

World Hepatitis Day

28 Jul 2023

Only Unsafe Sex, Drugs Cause Hepatitis B, C? On Hepatitis Day, Doc Busts Myths

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

24 Apr 2022

1 dead from mystery strain of severe hepatitis among children: WHO

A child has died from a mystery strain of severe hepatitis. WHO has confirmed that this strain has been reported in 12 countries. It said that it is aware of 169 rare cases of acute hepatitis.

World Hepatitis Day 2021

28 Jul 2021

Gilory to Ginger - Food items that help manage Hepatitis according to Ayurveda

Hepatitis is classified as acute if it lasts less than six months and chronic if it lasts more than six months Ayurveda uses the term Kaamala to represent a wide spectrum of liver ailments, including Hepatitis Kaamala is a dominant pitta dosha disease of the Raktavaha srotas

20 Jul 2021

A guide to steer clear of monsoon diseases

The drastic fluctuations in temperature and high humidity during this season makes one susceptible to many viruses causing a cold and flu Fungal infections especially of the feet are another problem specific to this season

World Hepatitis Day

28 Jul 2020

World Hepatitis Day: All you need to know about different types of Hepatitis

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.

09 Nov 2017

Haryana becomes first state in India to treat Hepatitis-C patients with oral medicine

The Health Minister said that nodal officers and monitoring officers have been deputed to ensure that Hepatitis-C patients would not suffer at any cost.

03 Nov 2017

Hepatitis victimised 325 million people worldwide in 2016: Study

Out of the total number, 52 million children were exposed to viral hepatitis.

14 Oct 2017

California Hepatitis A outbreak: 18 people killed, emergency declared

The emergency proclamation will allow the state to increase the supply of adult Hepatitis A vaccines to meet current needs, aiming to help control the outbreak.

28 Jul 2017

World Hepatitis Day: How much do you know about hepatitis – Take the QUIZ to find out here

A good information and knowledge about hepatitis risks can help people prevent themselves from getting infected or passing the infection on to others.

27 Jul 2017

World Hepatitis Day 2017: Know its different types and symptoms!

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

28 Jul 2017

World Hepatitis Day 2017: Disease affects 400 mn people worldwide, over 10 times the HIV epidemic

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.

12 May 2017

Amitabh Bachchan appointed WHO hepatitis ambassador in Southeast Asia

WHO announced in a statement that the veteran actor has been brought on board to boost awareness and intensify action to arrest the Hepatitis epidemic.

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