New Delhi: Every year on 28 July, World Hepatitis Day is observed to bring awareness about the condition. Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver which can cause hepatocellular cancer and other severe diseases of the liver.
The theme of World Hepatitis Day this year is ‘Hepatitis Can’t Wait’. The WHO has organised a campaign that aims to bring awareness about viral hepatitis. It states that even during the COVID-19 crisis, they cannot wait to act against hepatitis because of the severity of the infection. WHO has called the countries to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
The day is marked on 28 July because it is the birthday of Dr Baruch Blumberg. The Nobel-prize-winning scientist discovered the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). He also developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the Hep-B virus. In his honour, World Hepatitis Day is observed on his birthday.
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