World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes place every year on 28th July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change.
There are 5 types of hepatitis viruses – A, B, C, D and E. All hepatitis viruses can cause acute infection and inflammation of the liver, but infection with hepatitis B,C and D viruses can also result in chronic hepatitis that can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.