World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis β a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E β and encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Hepatitis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic disease with approximately 1.34 million lives lost every year. Hepatitis can cause inflammation of the liver both acutely and chronically, and can be fatal. In some countries, hepatitis B is the most common cause of cirrhosis and may also cause liver cancer.
World Hepatitis Day
On July 28, in the year 0, World Hepatitis Day. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of July 28, one of 369 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on July 28, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 1 May 2026.
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