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Study finds high incidence of liver disease in Delhi: Here's how public health initiatives could help
Myupchar •Involving 7,624 people between 2018-19, the study found that 35.5% of those tested had a form of liver fibrosis.
Amitabh Bachchan reportedly admitted to Nanavati hospital after suffering from liver ailments
Fp Staff •Amitabh Bachchan was reportedly admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, and is still there.
On Amitabh Bachchan's birthday today, we revisit a major health cause he champions
Myupchar •Amitabh Bachchan lived with hepatitis B for years before doctors discovered it in 2000 - by then, only 25% of his liver was still functioning.
World Hepatitis Day 2019: History, significance, this year's theme and objectives of global awareness campaign against deadly disease
Fp Staff •Caused by different types of viruses, Hepatitis is of five types — Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Among these, Hepatitis A, B, and C are the most common.
World Hepatitis Day: Nearly 1.76 cr Indians infected with deadly virus; building awareness can help reduce risk
Drrakeshpatel •Contrary to what most people believe, it's just drug addicts who are at risk of hepatitis B, even routine procedures such as diagnostic blood tests, injections in hospitals, or a visit to a tattoo or acupuncture parlour and a barber can expose you to the hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis care in India: Country's awareness and prevention strategy is working but still has a long way to go
Gourdaschoudhuri •Hepatitis B is one of the leading causes of liver failure and liver cancer. Every 12th person in the world is infected.
How a new technology fix can help efforts to fight the drug problem in Punjab
Indiaspend •Public health advocates are now calling for the state to ensure all health facilities adopt auto-disable syringes.
Health ministry recommends Hepatitis-B vaccination for workers at increased risk of acquiring infection
•The Union Health Ministry announced that the Hepatitis-B vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers with occupational exposure to the virus.
Amitabh Bachchan appointed as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis
Ians •Amitabh Bachchan, who also led the Polio eradication campaign, is a conqueror of Hepatitis B.
World Hepatitis Day: Here is what you should know about the 'silent killer' disease
Fp Staff •As 28 July is observed as World Hepatitis Day, here is what you should know about the 'silent killer' of a disease