World Hepatitis Day July 28, 2020

World Hepatitis Day 

In 2020, the theme is 'Find the Missing Millions'. 

Hepatitis Day is celebrated globally on July 28 every year. The main purpose of this is to provide awareness about hepatitis and its causes, diagnosis of hepatitis, and its treatment and eradication. To create awareness in the society and to address the causes that lead to it. 

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The disease is usually caused by a viral infection, but there are many other causes. Such as drinking alcohol, unsafe blood transfusions, injecting with an infected syringe, pierce the ear with unsafe instruments, dental instruments. 

There are many types of viral hepatitis, such as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. The causes and viruses of all these types are different. Hepatitis A and E are severe, but the duration is short. 

The main reason is contaminated water and food. Hepatitis B, C, D, and E are more dangerous and long lasting. These types can be fatal for pregnant women and babies. The treatment for this disease depends on what type of virus the patient has. 

Symptoms of Hepatitis 

People infected with this deadly disease can be diagnosed with a few symptoms. These include physical fatigue, nausea, dark urine, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, constant weight loss, pale skin, and pale eyes, etc. 

Hepatitis B and C may be silent killers, they grow very slowly, and their symptoms are not very noticeable and by the time the virus is detected, it is too late. Lack of timely diagnosis and treatment can lead to death. 

Causes of Hepatitis 

The virus is more prevalent in most backward areas and illiterate people. Because they are unaware of the disease, and use each other's used items such as toothbrushes, shaving razors, etc., one of the main reasons for the spread of hepatitis is the unavailability of clean drinking water. 

Precautions 

It is important to take precautions to prevent this disease, and it is very important to change your lifestyle. Whenever you go to a doctor or hospital for treatment, make sure that the surgical instruments are sterile. 

Use your shaving kit when you go to the hairdresser. If a blood transfusion is needed, make sure the blood you are getting is completely healthy. 

In case of injection, make sure to use a new syringe, do not use any used items such as combs, toothbrushes, towels, etc., and keep your food and environment clean. 

World Hepatitis Day will be observed on July 28 all over the world including Pakistan. Every year on July 28, World Hepatitis Day is celebrated with the main objective of raising awareness about hepatitis and its causes, diagnosis of hepatitis and its treatment and eradication to create awareness in the society and its cause. The causes could be remedied. 

World Hepatitis Day and our responsibilities. 

Teachers in schools, colleges, and universities should educate and educate students about it and students should be taught about the prevention and precautionary measures against the disease in their surroundings. 

However, medical experts say that with timely diagnosis and treatment, it is possible to get rid of this deadly disease. Do and lay the foundation of a healthy society. 

Finally, I urge all members of society to play their part in eradicating hepatitis.