New Delhi, April 20 -- As World Liver Day was observed globally on April 19, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) Director Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin said that efforts must be made to keep the liver healthy, especially in the morning hours.

"I wish liver day is celebrated every day. We should make efforts to keep our liver healthy the moment we wake up in the morning. If the liver is healthy, one can live longer, and India will become healthy. The liver is the most precious organ. Donate your liver so it can be used for others," Dr Sarin said.

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