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2024 Date | July 28, 2024 |
2025 Date | July 28, 2025 |
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World Hepatitis Day HistoryWorld Hepatitis Day is an annual observance that aims to raise global awareness about viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases that includes hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. The event seeks to encourage prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases, which together account for 1.34 million deaths per year worldwide. It also advocates for policy improvements and increased funding for viral hepatitis research and healthcare, given that the majority of the 325 million infected individuals lack access to proper testing and treatment. The observance traces its origins back to 2008, when the World Hepatitis Alliance and the European Liver Patient Association established World Hepatitis Day. Later in 2010, the World Health Assembly officially recognized July 28 as the designated date to commemorate the day, coinciding with the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus. In Canada, viral hepatitis is a significant public health concern, with an estimated 250,000 people living with hepatitis C and 70,800 with hepatitis B. The country is committed to eliminating hepatitis C by 2030 in line with the World Health Organization's global target. To observe World Hepatitis Day in Canada, numerous activities and events are organized by various stakeholders, including government agencies, healthcare institutions, patient advocacy groups, and community-based organizations. These initiatives focus on raising public awareness, providing educational resources, offering free testing at select locations, and promoting vaccination. World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28. World Hepatitis Day facts
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