Hepatitis is a potentially fatal viral infection transmitted through blood and body fluids. It causes liver scarring and liver cancer. Managing hepatitis patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is a critical healthcare challenge, especially in developing countries. World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28th July every year to contain the spread of hepatitis and make people aware of the measures to prevent the infection.
Hepatitis B and C are the most common forms of hepatitis, causing around 1.1 million deaths and 3 million new infections per year . Although hepatitis is preventable through vaccination, the lack of awareness has lead to a higher prevalence in Asian and Pacific islanders. It is a silent killer and does not cause noticeable symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage; therefore, two-thirds of the infected patients do not realize they are infected. The increasing reports of…
