Question:When is the World Hepatitis Day observed?
(a) 28 July
(b) 12 July
(c) 18 July
(d) 10 July
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- World Hepatitis Day was observed across the world on July 28 2021.
- The day is observed to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer.
- 2021 theme for the day is ‘Hepatitis Can’t Wait’.
- The date,28 July marks the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr Baruch Blumberg, who discovered hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus.
- There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D and E. Together, hepatitis B and C are the most common cause of deaths.
- WHO is calling on all countries to work together to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.