New Delhi, April 19 -- The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) marked a milestone with the launch of HEALD - Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention -- a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative aimed at tackling liver disease in India on the occasion of World Liver Day.

According to an official release, HEALD is envisioned as a multi-sectoral program combining public education, early screening, psychological and medical treatment of alcohol use disorder, and liver disease management.

The initiative helps to tackle the disease through awareness, prevention, rehabilitation, and policy integration.

It also aims to reduce the stigma surrounding alcohol dependence by integrating mental health suppo...