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๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ: ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐: ๐๐ฒ๐'๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป
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Every year on July 28, the world unites to raise awareness about viral hepatitis โ a silent but deadly disease that causes liver inflammation, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. In 2019 alone, 78,000 people died from acute hepatitis complications, and chronic hepatitis B, C, and D cause over 1 million deaths annually.
This yearโs theme emphasizes breaking down barriers like stigma, misinformation, and lack of access to testing and treatment. Simplifying and scaling up hepatitis services is key to eliminating hepatitis as a global health threat by 2030.
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- Hepatitis B and C cause over 95% of hepatitis-related deaths worldwide.
- WHO aims to reduce new hepatitis infections by 90% and deaths by 65% by 2030.
- Vaccination, early diagnosis, and treatment are essential tools to prevent liver disease progression.
- Pregnant women should be tested and treated to avoid mother-to-child transmission.
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- Get vaccinated for hepatitis A and B.
- Practice safe sex and avoid sharing needles.
- Maintain good hygiene and avoid sharing personal items.
- Encourage regular screening for hepatitis, especially in high-risk groups.
- Support efforts to integrate hepatitis services into national healthcare systems.
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World Hepatitis Day honors Dr. Baruch Samuel Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed its vaccine. His birthday, July 28, marks this global awareness day.
Together, we can break down barriers and build a hepatitis-free future.
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