PHARMA LITERATI

Speaking of Hepatitis, how many are aware of the different types of virus? Do you know how they are spread or contracted and the resulting damage? What about vaccination or treatment? And how can you protect yourself against it? Awareness is less in comparison to AIDS There is a growing awareness in urban areas but in rural areas it’s still lacking. Awareness about Hepatitis still lags behind in comparison with public knowledge for HIV, says Dr Jay Kotecha, Gastroenterologist, SRV Hospital adding that Hepatitis carries less morbidity and mortality when compared to HIV and so acceptance by the masses is less. Why you shouldn’t ignore Hepatitis? Viral Hepatitis can cause a full spectrum of health issues ranging from acute illness (Hepatitis A, E, B) to cirrhosis and liver cancer (Hepatitis B and C), informs Dr Amit Gupte, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatology, Wockhardt Hospitals. He adds that detected early before permanent liver damage sets in and timely treatmen...

World hepatitis day 2016 would be celebrated by the people all over the world on 28 th  of July, at Thursday. The theme for this year’s global campaign is ELIMINATION . History: In 2010 the World Health Organization made World Hepatitis Day one of only four official disease-specific world health days, to be celebrated each year on the 28th July. Millions of people across the world now take part in World Hepatitis Day, to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, and to call for access to treatment, better prevention programs and government action. 2016 is a pivotal year for viral hepatitis. At the World Health Assembly in May, WHO Member States are set to adopt the first ever Elimination Strategy for Viral Hepatitis, with ambitious targets and a goal to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030 . This will be the first time national governments sign up and commit to the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis. Details: http://worldhepatitisday.org/en/about-...