World Hepatitis Day was celebrated on 28 July, 2018 at THQ Hospital Arifwala. This day is observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis and encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment. A special seminar was arranged by Dr. Komal Zaheer for the awareness of Hepatitis. A walk was also conducted by Medical Superintendent of this hosptial.
What is Hepatitis?
- Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver
- Hepat (liver) + itis (inflammation)= Hepatitis
- Viral hepatitis means there is a specific virus that is causing your liver to inflame (swell or become larger than normal)
Type of Hepatitis
There are 5 types of Hepatitis:
- A: fecal-oral transmission
- B: sexual fluids & blood to blood
- C: blood to blood
- D: travels with B
- E: fecal–oral transmission
Prevention of Hepatitis C
- Never share drug equipment (Straws, bills, needles, syringes, water, filter, cooker, pipes etc…)
- Never share tooth brushes/razors or any personal hygiene articles that have blood on them (even tiny amounts)
- Practice safer sex
- Always make sure new & sterilized equipment is being used for tattooing & piercing
- Do not touch dirty needles without proper equipment or following proper procedures