Every year on July 28, the global community comes together to observe World Hepatitis Day, raising awareness about viral hepatitis and its impact on millions of people worldwide. This year, World Hepatitis Day falls on Sunday, July 28 and celebrates the theme of 'It's time for action.' This special day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to create a platform for advocacy, education, and action against hepatitis. The date, July 28, commemorates the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed the first hepatitis B vaccine. To commemorate the day, share World Hepatitis Day 2024 quotes and powerful slogans with your loved ones.

The significance of World Hepatitis Day lies in its role in highlighting the global burden of hepatitis and the need for concerted efforts to eliminate it as a public health threat. Viral hepatitis, including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, affects millions of people worldwide, leading to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and death. World Hepatitis Day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to enhance prevention, testing, and treatment services to reduce the incidence and impact of hepatitis. Create awareness among people by sharing slogans, powerful quotes, sayings, World Hepatitis Day photos and wallpapers.

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Quote Reads: "Hepatitis doesn't always present symptoms." - Karen Gonzales

Quote Reads: "I love Fear Factor, but I think they're running out of fears. It's only a matter of time before they're sitting around doing shots of Hepatitis C." - Dave Attell

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Quote Reads: "People are reticent to give a newborn the hepatitis B vaccine and often delay it." - Paul A. Offit

Quote Reads: "There has been a treatment for hepatitis C, but the treatment has not been overwhelmingly effective, number 1. And number 2, it has had considerable toxicity." - Anthony S

Quote Reads: "There is a growing need to make people aware of the severity of the disease in the region. People need to be extra careful, as it is one of the regions where infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is common." - Dr. RS Verma

World Hepatitis Day serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing global challenge posed by viral hepatitis. This year, the day underscores the urgent need for widespread advocacy, prevention, and treatment efforts. By sharing impactful quotes, slogans, and sayings, we can contribute to the global fight against hepatitis and work towards a future free from its devastating effects.

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