Global Fatty Liver Day 2026
Global Fatty Liver Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of June. Most of the people in India are victims of fatty liver and most of them do not understand the danger caused by it. Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) in collaboration with Spare Society organized Global Fatty Liver Day 2026. It explained how fatty liver problem becomes the cause of liver cancer. The occasion focused on raising awareness about the increasing incidence of fatty liver disease and its association with liver cancer, especially hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Doctors, health workers, nursing staff, dieticians and public health experts participated in this event organized in the auditorium of the institute. Its motive was to help people know about timely identification of fatty liver disease, adopt a healthy lifestyle and effective prevention measures.
Fatty liver is a big problem today
During this, famous gastroenterology and hepatology expert Dr. Naresh Aggarwal said that the cases of Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) are increasing rapidly. If it is identified and treated in time, serious complications like cirrhosis and liver cancer can be prevented to a great extent. Doctors also talked about the management, challenges and new treatment methods of fatty liver disease.
Dr. Pankaj Tyagi, Head, Department of Gastroenterology, DSCI, said, “Fatty liver is one of the fastest growing liver diseases in the world today. The good thing is that the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer can be reduced to a great extent by timely screening, healthy lifestyle and effective control of metabolic risk factors. Awareness is the most effective means of its prevention.”
Connection between fatty liver and liver cancer
Dr. Savita Arora, Director, Delhi State Cancer Institute, said, “Organizing Global Fatty Liver Day further strengthens our commitment towards preventive oncology and public health. It is becoming clear from scientific studies that there is a deep connection between fatty liver disease and liver cancer. In such a situation, the need for awareness, regular screening and timely intervention has increased more than ever. It is the responsibility of health institutions to educate people and motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.”
Dr. Ravinder Singh, Joint Director of the hospital, said, “By highlighting the link between fatty liver and liver cancer, we want to inspire both health workers and the general public to become more conscious and proactive about their liver health.” He said that through regular exercise, balanced diet, weight control and periodic health checkups, many cases of this disease can be prevented and in many cases it can also be cured in the early stages.
