World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 every year. This significant day aims to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and encourage real change by promoting prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the same. Hepatitis is a condition that leads to the inflammation of the liver, which causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular cancer.

World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 every year. This significant day aims to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and encourage real change by promoting prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the same. Hepatitis is a condition that leads to the inflammation of the liver, which causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular cancer. There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus: A, B, C, D, and E - each with a different mode of transmission, symptoms, and treatments.

Hepatitis affects the lives of millions of people worldwide, causing both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) liver disease. Hepatitis B and C combined are the most common cause of deaths, accounting for 1.3 million lives lost each year.

About Hepatitis disease

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ in our body that performs numerous functions, including filtering toxins from the blood and producing bile. Excessive consumption of alcohol can damage the liver and lead to inflammation. Hepatitis can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term).

World Hepatitis Day 2025 theme

The theme for World Hepatitis Day 2025 is Let’s Break It Down. The theme represents the simplification, expansion, and integration of hepatitis services—vaccination, safe injection practices, harm reduction, and, crucially, testing and treatment.

Significance and origin of World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28th. This date was selected to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, the researcher who identified the hepatitis B virus and created its vaccine. According to the WHO, a hepatitis-related illness claims one life every 30 seconds. This is a grave health issue, with 1.1 million fatalities attributed to the B and C strains annually. The day plays a crucial role in uniting Hepatitis groups, policymakers, patients, and advocates globally on a shared platform for discussing ideas aimed at eradicating the infection.