Nagaland joins rest of the world in observing World Hepatitis Day today

July 28, 2023 8:58 PM

Nagaland joins rest of the world in observing World Hepatitis Day today

Nagaland joined the rest of the world in observing World Hepatitis Day today. A programme was jointly organised by Kripa Foundation, National Viral Hepatitis Control Program Nagaland, CDC, PATH, and CAD Foundation at Kohima.   Mission Director of National Health Mission, Dr. Ritu Thurr said, one person dies every 30 seconds because of viral hepatitis infection, which he termed as very alarming. Though hepatitis is one of the most devastating diseases on the earth, he said, it is preventable...

World Hepatitis Day: WHO aims to reduce new cases of hepatitis by 90% & mortality by 65% by 2030

July 28, 2023 8:09 PM

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World Hepatitis Day: WHO aims to reduce new cases of hepatitis by 90% & mortality by 65% by 2030

Today is World Hepatitis Day. The day is observed every year to encourage international efforts of the public, national and international leaders for a call of action against hepatitis. This year the theme is- "One life, One liver" stressing the importance of a healthy liver to lead a healthy and meaningful life Hepatitis can arise from damage to the liver from certain viruses such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C, alcohol intake, metabolic disease leading to fat deposition in the liver ...

World Hepatitis Day and World Nature Conservation Day being observed today

July 28, 2022 2:05 PM

World Hepatitis Day and World Nature Conservation Day being observed today

<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today chaired an event to sensitise the parliamentarians on Hepatitis on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day. This year's theme is - Bringing Hepatitis care closer to you, is aimed to simplify Hepatitis care and to take Hepatitis care to Primary Health Centres and community locations.<br />''<br />''On the occasion, Mr Naidu expressed his ...

World Hepatitis Day and World Nature Conservation Day being observed today

July 28, 2022 2:05 PM

World Hepatitis Day and World Nature Conservation Day being observed today

<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today chaired an event to sensitise the parliamentarians on Hepatitis on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day. This year's theme is - Bringing Hepatitis care closer to you, is aimed to simplify Hepatitis care and to take Hepatitis care to Primary Health Centres and community locations.<br />''<br />''On the occasion, Mr Naidu expressed his ...

World Hepatitis Day is being commemorated today

July 28, 2021 12:27 PM

World Hepatitis Day is being commemorated today

World Hepatitis Day is being commemorated today in order to increase the awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver which causes a series of health problems, including liver cancer. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can cause a series of health problems often leading to death.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The theme of World Hepatitis Day 2020 is 'Hepatitis can't wait', conveying the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate he...

World Hepatitis Day is being commemorated today

July 28, 2021 12:27 PM

World Hepatitis Day is being commemorated today

World Hepatitis Day is being commemorated today in order to increase the awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver which causes a series of health problems, including liver cancer. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can cause a series of health problems often leading to death.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The theme of World Hepatitis Day 2020 is 'Hepatitis can't wait', conveying the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate he...