When is World Hepatitis Day

Officially endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Day for Hepatitis is commemorated every year on July 28 to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis.

What is Hepatitis?

 

Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer. There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D and E. Together, hepatitis B and C are understood to be the most common death-causing ones.

 

Why is July 28 observed as World Hepatitis Day?

 

The date of July 28 was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr Baruch