World Hepatitis Day 2019 – Our liver is responsible for a lot of tasks which are essential for our well being such as Bile Secretion, Breakdown of Carbohydrates, Storage of Glycogen and many other factors! This vital organ of our body is prone to the inflammation of the liver which is commonly known as the Hepatitis disease. There are 5 types of the same, some of which are not curable but preventable, hence to raise awareness about it, the World Health Organization celebrates the World Hepatitis Day 2019 on July 28 annually. Check out World Hepatitis Day 2019 : Date, Theme, Speech, Facts and Posters from down below. The theme of World Hepatitis Day 2019 is ” Invest in Eliminating Hepatitis”.
World Hepatitis Day 2019
It has been reported that about 325 million people are living with some or the kind of Hepatitis and a few of them are totally unaware about it. Well, this disease is preventable if vaccinations for the same are provided at the right age. But after getting affected, only Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B are curable with medications. Hence, through the inception of World Hepatitis Day, the W.H.O. demands financial and political attention towards Hepatitis Response. The host country for this year is Pakistan.
World Hepatitis Day 2019 Date
In the earlier phases of the day’s inception, different patient groups belonging to Middle Eastern Groups and European groups inaugurated the Hepatitis C Day awareness day which was celebrated on October 1, 2004. After many years, in 2008 the World Hepatitis Day was declared to be celebrated on the May 19th in collaboration with global leaders and patient groups.
Finally, a resolution was passed in the 63rd World Health Assembly in 2010, the date of the World Hepatitis Day Date was changed to July 28 so as to honor the Nobel Laureate Baruch Samuel Blumberg who discovered the Hepatitis B Virus. There is no change in date for the celebration since then.
World Hepatitis Day 2019 Theme
The theme for the World Hepatitis Day celebration is ” Invest in Eliminating Hepatitis”, which simply means that countries should contributing to the initiative in their respective countries. The other aim of the World Hepatitis Day for global contribution in the cost elements so as to fight the deadly disease and provide vital care. W.H.O designates different themes for the day every year, check them out from below.
| Year | Themes |
| 2011 | Hepatitis affects everyone, confront it |
| 2012 | It’s closes than you think |
| 2013 | More must be done to stop this silent killer |
| 2014 | Hepatitis : Think again |
| 2015 | Prevention of Viral Hepatitis : act now |
| 2016 | Know Hepatitis : act now |
| 2017 | Eliminate Hepatitis |
| 2018 | Test Treat Millions |
World Hepatitis Day 2019 Speech
Many organisations host different kind of Hepatitis awareness weeks and events and thus a lot of them need a strong speech on the World Hepatitis so that they can reach and convince people about the same. You can thus check out this World Hepatitis Speech to help you out.
Good morning everyone, we all very well know that each and every organ in our body be it small or big is vital for the betterment of our body. Well, we do believe the theory but do we give the special importance to our bodies? Probably no! In this fast paced life, we kind of forgotten the relevancy of getting rid of the sedentary lifestyles thus making ourselves prone to many diseases. Today, we are going to spread the light upon a disease called Hepatitis, which is preventable but not curable most of the times.
Hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver causes by the inflammation of the organ. The causes of the disease include viral infections or autoimmune hepatitis which is cause by taking excess medications, excess alcohol, drugs and toxins etc. It is of 5 types out which only Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B are curable, for rest the vaccinations and treatments are not available. Doctors report that, if the disease are diagnosed at an earlier stage, there is a chance of surviving.
According to reports, there are about 290 million in the world who suffer from Hepatitis and are completely unaware about it. The symptoms of the disease include Diarrhea, Vomiting, yellow skin and eyes, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, flu, dark urine. The disease is diagnosed on the basis of of Ultrasound reports, Liver Function Tests, Liver Biopsy, Blood Test and Physical Exam. The best way to prevent the disease to get the suitable vaccine done and always take care of hygiene like avoiding raw foods, ice, water etc and avoiding needles, touching spilled blood etc.
If you suspect having any of the symptom, first of all take a deep breathe and calm down. Consult your nearby doctor, take the right treatment and increase your will to fight the disease because that will help in a long way. Thank you everyone, take care always.
Hepatitis Disease Facts
Facts are a great way to spread information about the disease. You can read this facts to increase your knowledge and spread the rightful facts with your loved ones too. Check out the intriguing facts about the disease from down below.
- Safe Vaccinations are available for Hepatitis A.
- Washing your hands and maintaining hygiene can prevent the outbreak your disease.
- Homo-sexual are at high risk of Hepatitis A, but they can have vaccinations to prevent it.
- Hepatitis B is both a chronic and acute disease.
- Hepatitis B can be prevented by safe vaccinations.
- Hepatitis C usually is the cause of liver cancer.
- Hepatitis C is blood borne disease.
- No vaccination is available for Hepatitis C.
- Treatment success rate of Hepatitis D is low.
- Hepatitis E is common in South Asia and in the East.
- The vaccination of Hepatitis E is only available in China.
World Hepatitis Day 2019 Posters
Posters speak more than long paragraphs. They are engaging and convince the onlooker like other. Hence, being responsible citizen, you can share these World Hepatitis Day Posters 2019 to create awareness about the same.
” Find the Missing Millions, World Hepatitis Day.”
” 1 in 5 affected people do not know that they have Hepatitis.”
” Symptoms of Hepatitis disease often go unnoticed.”
” Get Tested and Treated before it is too late.”
” Researchers are making a difference, get vaccinated.”
” Make smart injection choices to prevent Hepatitis.”
” We have only one Liver, why not protect it.”
” It is not about loosing time, it is about loosing lives.”
” Hepatitis ; Could you have it?”
” Stop this silent killer, prevent Hepatitis.”
World Hepatitis Day 2019 Activities
May health organisations in collaboration with the W.H.O organize health awareness and Hepatitis awareness drives to create awareness on this day. But as an individual and a responsible you can also help in the below listed ways.
- Distribute Pamphlets with relevant information about the disease.
- Try to reach remote areas, where there is complete lack of knowledge.
- Provide easily accessible testing if you are medical practitioner.
- Try to motivate and counsel those who are suffering from the stigma of the disease.
- If possible, fund some one you know who is suffering from the disease.
About Hepatitis Disease
The Hepatitis Disease is the most common cause of the liver cancer worldwide. It is usually caused by the inflammation of the liver which is initially cause by autoimmune liver disease, viral infection, alcohol, drug intake, excess medications, infected blood transfusion etc.
Symptoms of Hepatitis
- Fatigue
- Pale Stools
- Dark Urine
- Loss of Appetite
- Jaundice
- Weight Loss
Treatment of Hepatitis
- Medications
- Liver Transplant in some cases
World Hepatitis Day 2020
The World Hepatitis Day 2020 will be celebrated on the July 28th, 2020 which is a Tuesday. The date for celebration does not change every year. The theme of the World Hepatitis Day 2020 has not been declared yet. The W.H.O will celebrate the day in collaborations along with countries around the world.
