World Hepatitis Day 2026: 5 essential facts you should know
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World Hepatitis Day 2026
World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28 to raise awareness about viral hepatitis
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Origin
World Hepatitis Day, first observed in 2008, was officially adopted by the WHO in 2010
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Importance
World Hepatitis Day, honours Nobel laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus and helped develop its first vaccine
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Goal of the day
The main goal of this day is, educating the public about the different forms of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, and E) and their modes of transmission
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Theme for 2026
The 2026 theme, "Hepatitis: Let`s break it down," calls for stronger investment, better care, equitable access, and innovation to eliminate hepatitis
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