Kolkata, July 27 -- World Hepatitis Day is commemorated each year on July 28 to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer.
There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus - A, B, C, D and E. Together, hepatitis B and C are the most common cause of deaths, with 1.3 million lives lost each year. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, viral hepatitis continues to claim thousands of lives every day.
This year's theme is "Hepatitis-free future," with a strong focus on preventing hepatitis B among mothers and newborns.
On July 28, WHO will publish new recommendations on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of the virus.
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