On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, ” Viral hepatitis is one of the biggest threats of our time, but together we can eliminate this disease. ”
Taking to her Twitter handle, Ms Banerjee said, ” Viral hepatitis is one of the biggest threats of our time, but together we can eliminate this disease. ”
” Early vaccination and precautionary measures will help in preventing hepatitis, ” she added.
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes place every year on July 28 bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change.
Worldwide, 300 million people are living with viral hepatitis unaware. Without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions will continue to suffer, and lives will be lost.
” On World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, we call on people from across the world to take action and raise awareness to find the missing millions, ” according to WHD report.
The theme of World Hepatitis Day 2019 is “Invest in eliminating Hepatitis”.
The theme focuses on the hepatitis elimination goals by 2030, in the context of universal health coverage.
The country that hosts World Hepatitis Day 2019 is Pakistan.
Viral hepatitis is one of the biggest threats of our time: Mamata
