On July 28, World Hepatitis Day is celebrated across the World, annually. The day seeks to raise awareness on the Hepatitis, which cause deaths of around 125 000 people in Africa every year, even though the disease can be cured.
Theme of the World Hepatitis Day 2022:
- In year 2022, the World Hepatitis Day is being celebrated under the theme- “Bringing hepatitis care closer to you”.
- This theme is aimed at highlighting the usefulness of bringing hepatitis care closer to primary health care facilities and communities.
- It also seeks to ensure better access to treatment and care.