World Hepatitis Day 2026
Every year on 28 July, World Hepatitis Day shines a spotlight on viral hepatitis.
Let’s break it down why early detection is important.
Knowing your status is the first step to stopping liver cancer and protecting your long-term health.
Millions of people worldwide are living with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C without knowing it, often because the infection can remain silent for years before causing serious liver disease.
According to the stats on this viral disease called Hepatitis, an estimated 304 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B and C globally, while 1.3 million deaths occur each year from these infections. Viral hepatitis often shows no symptoms, so many won’t know they have it until it’s too late. Get tested before it is too late.
Did You Know?
- Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver due to infection with certain viruses, including Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
- Chronic hepatitis B and C are the world’s leading cause of liver cancer.
- More than 1.3 million people die because of hepatitis B or C each year – that’s the most of any communicable disease.
(Credit source: world hepatitis day org)
Take Action, we encourage you know more about hepatitis, understand their risk factors, and get screened.
