On Today
World Hepatitis Day
Date
28 July 2021
Theme
Hepatitis can't wait
A hepatitis-free future is achievable with a united effort. WHO is calling on all countries to work together to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
History
In 2010 the World Health Organization made World Hepatitis Day one of only four official disease-specific world health days, to be celebrated each year on the 28th July. Millions of people across the world now take part in World Hepatitis Day, to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, and to call for access to treatment, better prevention programs and government action.
Meaning
With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis related illness – even in the current COVID-19 crisis – we can’t wait to act on viral hepatitis. There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D and E. Together, hepatitis B and C are the most common which result in 1.1 million deaths and 3 million new infections per year.
Key facts
Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver that can cause mild to severe illness.
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.
Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus.
Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is a virus that requires hepatitis B virus (HBV) for its replication.
Hepatitis E is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV).
Activities
= Volunteer for helping others
= Support a charity
= Raise awareness
Social Tags
Final Conclusion
“Caring for the most vulnerable people with hepatitis can’t wait. Be it young children or people who inject drugs, some people are more exposed and at risk – their lives matter.”
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