On this World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, let us educate our dear ones and ourselves about hepatitis and its prevention.
Nisha Yadav
WHO aims to highlight the need to bring hepatitis care closer to the primary health facilities so that infected people can easily access it. Also, WHO aims to eradicate this virus by 2030.
WHO's Take
Diet plays a major role in your health condition. Include walnuts, beetroots, turmeric and garlic, green leafy vegetables, berries etc.
Eat Healthy
Get tested regularly if you have weak immune system and you often fall sick.
Timely Checkup
Best and proven method to prevent yourself from getting infected is take all dosages of vaccine at right time.
Vaccination
Safe Intercourse
The virus has been found in saliva semen and vaginal secretions, so use proper protection to avoid transmission of viral hepatitis.
Good Hygiene
Always maintain good hygiene to avoid these kind of infections. This habit will keep all the infections at bay.
Nearly 1.76 crore Indians are suffering from this deadly virus. WHO aims to eliminate Hepatitis by 2030.
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