PURPOSE: The World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July in bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness, we must accelerate action on better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to save lives and improve health outcomes. There are 5 main strains of the hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D, and E. Together, hepatitis B and C are the most common infections and result in 1.3 million deaths and 2.2 million new infections per year. Despite better tools for diagnosis and treatment, and decreasing product prices, testing and treatment coverage rates have stalled. But, reaching the WHO elimination goal by 2030 should still be achievable, if swift action is taken now. The World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress towards eliminating viral hepatitis. In addition, allows the reflection on gaps and needs in the joint efforts towards the elimination of viral hepatitis; WHO events and activities can aim to achieve the following objectives globally, in regions and in countries: To support scale-up of hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment and care services, with specific focus on promoting WHO testing and treatment recommendations; To showcase best practices and promote universal health coverage of hepatitis services; and To improve partnerships and funding in the fight against viral hepatitis
FORUM: "Let’s Break it down." World Hepatitis Day 2025. This World Hepatitis Day, let’s break down the barriers holding us back from a hepatitis-free world. The World Hepatitis Alliance, our partners, allies, and our 400 members in 120 countries are calling for action to end this entirely preventable disease. Our goals is that everyone understand what they need to make informed choices about hepatitis testing, treatment and vaccination. For decision makers to become advocates, providing the resources needed to improve the lives of affected communities. An end to the stigma for people living with hepatitis, ensuring no one is left behind. That everyone sees that hepatitis elimination is not only possible but achievable – if we all work together to make it happen. Discover ways you can ‘break it down’ wherever you are, and help the world eliminate hepatitis. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #worldhepatitisday, #28July, #hepatitis, #by2030.
EVENTS: On July 28th from 13:00 – 15:00 CET; The World Hepatitis Day 2025 will be held online hosted by the World Hepatitis Alliance, the World Heath Organization (WHO), the WHO/PAHO; the WHO Europe, the WHO SEARO, the WHO EMRO, the WHO WPRO and the WHO African Regional offices with the participation of the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC). The webinar will feature WHO leaders and high-profile speakers in a multi-stakeholder discussion to share country examples and solutions that highlight the importance of the liver for a healthy life and the need to scale up viral hepatitis prevention, testing and treatment to optimize liver health, prevent liver disease and achieve the 2030 hepatitis elimination. It will highlight the importance of a public health elimination approach and upcoming complementary guidelines update that has the potential to change the trajectory of the hepatitis B response.
On Monday July 28th, 2025 from 13:30 to 15:00 CEST will be held a webinar to mark the World Hepatitis Day 2025 in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Rotary International and the World Hepatitis Alliance. Join the Global leaders, policymakers, and health champions for a virtual event focused on Breaking down barriers to viral hepatitis elimination and liver cancer preventions. Featuring speakers from WHO, the Rotary International and the World Hepatitis Alliance, global partners, Ministers of Health and country representatives from China, Thailand, Brazil, Rwanda, among others. Registration, Agenda and more details are available. Register to participate and watch the livestream!
On Friday; July 25th from 12:30 to 14:00 (GMT+1) will be held a community forum entitled '' Let's break it down." Register to participate!
On Tuesday July 22nd, 2025 from 13:00-14:00 (GMT +1) join the World Hepatitis Day 2025 webinar entitled "Scaling up Hepatitis birth dose." Register to participate!
On Thursday July 17th 2025 from 13:00 to 14:15 (GMT+1). The World Hepatitis Alliance will held a virtual event. Join the World Hepatitis Day 2025 webinar entitled "Breaking down Hepatitis A", Register to Participate!
Statements: Statement from Dr. Tedros on World Hepatitis Day 2025; July 28th.
PODCASTS: Global efforts prioritize the elimination of infections of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis D infections. Unlike acute viral hepatitis, these 3 infections cause chronic hepatitis that lasts for several decades and culminate in over 1 million deaths per year from cirrhosis and liver cancer. Listen to the audio-podcasts!
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: "Let’s Break it down." World Hepatitis Day 2025. The hepatitis B; C; D infections are responsible for over 95% of hepatitis deaths. Check back soon for the latest campaign materials, resources, and information on how you can get involved. Together, we can make hepatitis elimination a reality; Get the communication materials!
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WHO calls on countries to achieve specific targets:
Reduce new infections of hepatitis B and C by 90%;
Reduce hepatitis related deaths from liver cirrhosis and cancer by 65%;
Ensure that at least 90% of people with hepatitis B and C virus are diagnosed; and
At least 80% of those eligible receive appropriate treatment.
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The World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, which causes inflammation of the liver that leads to severe disease and liver cancer. The world is currently facing a new outbreak of unexplained acute hepatitis infections affecting children. WHO, together with scientists and policymakers in affected countries, are working to understand the cause of this infection that does not appear to belong to any of the known 5 types of hepatitis viruses: A,B,C,D, and E. This new outbreak brings focus on thousands of acute viral hepatitis infections that occur among children, adolescents and adults every year.
The World Hepatitis Day is Hosted by the WHO headquarters; The WHO African Region; The WHO Region of the Americas; The WHO South-East Asia Region; The WHO European Region; The WHO Western Pacific Region.
With the Participation of the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination; The International Association of Hepatitis Task Forces; The World Hepatitis Alliance. and many others.