World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer. As well as the leading cause of liver cancer, hepatitis (especially Hepatitis B and C) is a common cause for cirrhosis of the liver and other viral hepatitis-related deaths. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 354 million people globally live with Hepatitis B or C. Vaccination programs are available for Hepatitis A and B. There is no vaccination presently for Hepatitis C.

The colours for hepatitis awareness are green (hepatitis B), yellow and red (hepatitis C), and purple and yellow (autoimmune hepatitis).

Reference: World Health Organization (2023). Retrieved from www.who.int.