One of the largest organs of our body is our liver. It plays an important metabolic function such as converting nutrients in our body, filtering toxins, storing minerals, and producing bile to help digestion. Hepatitis is considered an inflammation of the liver.
The World Health Organization (WHO) marks every 28th of July as World Hepatitis Day to increase the awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis and the diseases that it causes.
The awareness highlights the:
- Strengthening prevention
- Screening
- Control of viral hepatitis and its related diseases
Different types of Hepatitis
The most common cause of hepatitis is the virus. Scientists have identified and labelled the hepatitis viruses with the letters A-E, in which all forms of the virus cause liver disease and have varying degrees of importance.
It is not possible to differentiate the viral hepatitis types based on symptoms. It is best to consult a physician or have a laboratory testing.
The World Health Assembly has announced viral hepatitis elimination goals set by the World Health Organization, defined as a global reduction of incidence by 90 percent and mortality by 65 percent by 2030.
This year’s theme is “Find the Missing Millions” encouraging people to be fully aware about the virus especially to those who are infected.
Here is a video by World Hepatitis Alliance to encourage you to support the cause. Get tested now!
