World Hepatitis Day, 28 July 2011
The first official WHO World Hepatitis Day is marked to increase the awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis and the diseases that it causes.
It provides an opportunity to focus on specific actions such as: strengthening prevention, screening and control of viral hepatitis and its related diseases; increasing hepatitis B vaccine coverage and integration into national immunization programmes; and coordinating a global response to hepatitis.
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Hepatitis A
1.4 million estimated cases of hepatitis A occur annually.
Read the fact sheet on hepatitis AHepatitis B
2 billionpeople (estimated) worldwide have been infected with the virus.
Read the fact sheet on hepatitis BHepatitis C
130 millionpeople at least are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus.
Read the fact sheet on hepatitis C
