The World Hepatitis Public Awareness Campaign was launched by the Institute of Liver and Billionary Sciences (ILBS) at Delhi’s APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium. During this period, the commitment to eliminate viral hepatitis was reiterated by 2030. The World Health Organization (WHO) was warned to create synergy with the goal.
Prominent celebrities in the field of public health, policy and research attended the program. Dialogue, cooperation was emphasized to eliminate hepatitis. The program was attended by Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Health Research Department and Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director and Chancellor of ILBS and Team Leader Dr. Badri Thapa for communicable diseases in the World Health Organization (WHO) India.
Emphasis on national approach to health
Chief guest Dr. Rajiv Bahl, while emphasizing the national approach to health connecting health, said that we cannot create a developed India without strengthening healthcare systems. It is necessary to eliminate hepatitis. He said that ILBS is not just a treatment center, but it is one of the best laboratories for liver research in the country.
Dr. Bahl underlined the role of research in dealing with public health challenges. He said that he appealed to all medical professionals to study doctoral and contribute to their responsibilities as well as research.
Cancer can also be overcome
At the same time, on the topic of “Route of Liver Cancer Cancer through Hepatitis Elimination”, Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin said that by avoiding fatty liver, cancer can be overcome to a large extent. He said that prevention of hepatitis is possible but we should take steps in time. He said that Hepatitis B mainly spreads from mother to child. Timely vaccination can prevent this infection effectively.
Dr. Badri Thapa, who is representing the World Health Organization (WHO), reiterated the WHO’s continuous partnership with ILBS. He praised the institute for coordinating with the global target of eradication of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B from mother to child.
Liver health check -up camp organized
Dr. Thapa emphasized the importance of raising awareness, strengthening the infrastructure of healthcare and prioritizing high -risk population in hepatitis eradication programs. He highlighted that success in the elimination of viral hepatitis depends on integrating care in the primary healthcare system.
A free liver health check -up camp was organized before this program. In which the public was facilitated lipid profile, liver function test and fibroscan diagnostics. The campaign was carried forward through poster competition and community outreach programs.