Today is World Hepatitis Day. The day is observed every year to encourage international efforts of the public, national and international leaders for a call of action against hepatitis. This year the theme is- "One life, One liver" stressing the importance of a healthy liver to lead a healthy and meaningful life Hepatitis can arise from damage to the liver from certain viruses such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C, alcohol intake, metabolic disease leading to fat deposition in the liver and certain drug.

Talking to Akashvani News, Dr. Anoop Saraya, Head, Department of Gastroenterology, AIIMS, New Delhi said that Hepatitis B and C viruses cause chronic liver disease leading to long-term complications. Dr. Saraya added that Oral drugs are available for the treatment of Hepatitis B and C while  Hepatitis A and E are self-limiting. He added that The World Health Organisation aims to reduce new cases of hepatitis by 90 percent and mortality by 65 percent by 2030.