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World Hepatitis Day 2025 will be celebrated on July 28, 2025, to raise awareness about hepatitis, a serious liver inflammation caused by viral infections, alcohol, toxins, or autoimmune disorders. The theme “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”.
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World Hepatitis Day 2025 will be observed on 28th July, 2025. Hepatitis is a medical condition in which there is inflammation of the liver. It is caused by viral infections as well as due to consumption of alcohol, toxins, certain medications, or autoimmune conditions. The most common forms are caused by five viruses: hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, each differs in how they spread, the severity of illness, and treatment options.
Hepatitis cases in India are a major public health concern, as millions of people live with chronic infections of hepatitis B and C unknowingly. These infections can lead to serious complications like liver cancer and cirrhosis. It has caused nearly 250,000 deaths in the past.
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World Hepatitis Day 2025 will be observed on July 28, 2025. It serves as a global call to action to fight viral hepatitis, a disease that silently affects millions worldwide. The campaign highlights the urgent need for early testing, vaccination, and treatment, as viral hepatitis is known as the “silent killer” because symptoms remain unnoticed until the liver is severely damaged.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 350 million people live with chronic hepatitis B or C globally, yet a large proportion of people aren’t aware about it until they face severe problems.
World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on July 28 every year. This day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, the scientist who discovered the hepatitis B virus. This event aims to raise awareness about viral hepatitis i.e., a group of infectious diseases that cause liver inflammation and damage.
In the entire world, hepatitis has killed over 1.1 million lives each year and affected hundreds of millions. The day emphasizes the need for timely testing, vaccination, treatment, and prevention to achieve the WHO goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the World Hepatitis Day 2025 theme as “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”.
This theme focuses on making it easier for people to have a conversation about hepatitis. WHO is urging governments, healthcare workers, and the public to break the stigma surrounding the disease so that more people can recognize its risks and seek help early.
According to WHO, over 350 million people around the world live with chronic hepatitis B or C, many unaware of their condition until severe liver complications arise. With this theme, the aim is to break the stigma, educate communities about prevention and care, and progress toward the 2030 elimination target.
Hepatitis is a condition in which the liver becomes inflamed, leading to impaired functioning and, in severe cases, complications like liver failure, cirrhosis, or cancer. Each viral type spreads differently i.e., through contaminated food/water (A, E), blood and body fluids (B, C, D) and varies in severity, ranging from mild illness to chronic liver damage.
Hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, and E) differ in how they spread, their severity, and prevention methods. It is important to understand the differences between these viruses as it can help in early diagnosis and prevention. Here are the details about the types of Hepatitis:
| Types of Hepatitis | ||
| Type | Cause & Transmission | Severity |
| Hepatitis A (HAV) | Spread through contaminated food/water (fecal-oral route) | Usually acute, self-limiting |
| Hepatitis B (HBV) | Spread via blood, unprotected sex, mother-to-child | Can become chronic, cause liver failure/cancer |
| Hepatitis C (HCV) | Spread mainly through blood (unsafe injections, transfusions) | Often chronic, leads to cirrhosis or cancer |
| Hepatitis D (HDV) | Only occurs with Hepatitis B co-infection | Can worsen HBV outcomes |
| Hepatitis E (HEV) | Spread via contaminated water (fecal-oral route) | Usually acute, severe in pregnant women |
In India, the most common hepatitis types are B and C, which are responsible for the majority of chronic liver diseases and deaths.
India carries a significant share of the global hepatitis burden, with millions affected by hepatitis B and C infections. According to the Ministry of Health and WHO:
The high burden is due to low awareness, delayed diagnosis, unsafe medical practices, and gaps in vaccination and testing coverage. Many people only discover their infection when they develop serious complications like cirrhosis or liver cancer.
To address this issue, India has introduced Government Initiatives to Combat Viral Hepatitis. Programs such as the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP) and the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) have been launched. Both of these programs aim to help people with prevention and treatment.
The Indian government has launched several initiatives to control and eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030:
Preventing hepatitis requires vaccination, safe practices, and lifestyle precautions altogether. Here are some measures you can follow:
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