Shimla, July 29 -- On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day today, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya emphasized on the need of spreading awareness regarding this disease. He said that this day is commemorated each year to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that may lead to liver cancer.

Urging citizens of Himachal Pradesh on World Hepatitis Day, the Governor asked people to take pledge to raise awareness to achieve the goal of Hepatitis free State. Quoting the report of World Health Organization, Sh. Dattatraya said that 10 percent of people living with hepatitis B and 19 percent living with hepatitis C are aware of their hepatitis status and millions of people are unaware that they are living with preventable and...