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India's Hepatitis Elimination Programme: Current Status, Strategy and International Cooperation
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused mainly by hepatitis viruses (A, B, C, D, and E), although excessive alcohol use, certain medicines, toxins, and autoimmune diseases can also damage the liver. Symptoms include fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice, abdominal pain, and dark urine. Chronic Hepatitis B and C infections can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, making them major public health concerns.
India carries a significant burden of viral hepatitis. Around 0.85% of the population is estimated to be infected with Hepatitis B, while 0.29% are affected by Hepatitis C. Viral hepatitis causes nearly 2.72 lakh deaths annually, mainly due to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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India's National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme targets hepatitis elimination by 2030 through vaccination, screening, treatment, and international cooperation.
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