WHO launches 'One life, one liver' campaign on World Hepatitis Day

Jul 29, 2023

To mark World Hepatitis Day (WHD), the WHO is calling for scaling up testing and treatment for viral hepatitis, warning that the disease could...

Health Ministry observes World Hepatitis Day 2026; marks eight years of National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme

Jul 28, 2026

Launched on World Hepatitis Day in 2018 under the National Health Mission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the programme reflects India's commitment to...

Bring hepatitis care closer to people: WHO

Jul 28, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 28 : The World Health Organization on Thursday called for making quality hepatitis care affordable, accessible, and integrated into primary...

59 Hepatitis treatment centres established in three years duration in Punjab

Feb 15, 2021

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], February 15 : In view of extending the medical benefits to high-risk groups, the Punjab government established 59 Hepatitis treatment centres...

Battling viral Hepatitis in Rohingya camps amid mounting risk, resource crunch

Jun 20, 2024

Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C chronic infections can lead to serious consequences such as liver cirrhosis and cancer.

Viral hepatitis cases rise among children in Shimla; Health Department intensifies surveillance

May 23, 2026

According to the department, a total of 11 children showing symptoms suggestive of viral hepatitis have required admission to the hospital's pediatric ward, while...