About World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, is one of the World Health Organization's official global health campaigns. It raises awareness of viral hepatitis, a group of infections that inflame the liver, and encourages testing, vaccination and treatment.
World Hepatitis Day falls on 28 July, the birthday of Nobel laureate Dr Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus and helped develop a vaccine against it. The World Health Assembly made it an official global campaign so that countries would give viral hepatitis the attention it needs.
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The five main hepatitis viruses are known as A, B, C, D and E. Some spread through contaminated food and water, others through blood and other body fluids. Many people with long-term hepatitis B or C feel well for years and do not know they are infected, which is why testing matters.
How it is marked
Health departments and hospitals hold free screening and vaccination camps. Schools and colleges run sessions on safe water, hygiene and safe injection practices. In India, public health programmes use the day to promote testing, the hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine for newborns and access to treatment. Many people share awareness messages online and encourage family members to get checked.
What to write
Be caring and practical, and never assume or mention anyone's health status.
- Getting my hepatitis B test done this month. Come along and we'll make a lunch of it?
- Thinking of you through the treatment. Tell me which days you'd like company and I'll be there.
- Thank you for running the vaccination camp at the clinic. The queue was long, and you stayed cheerful through all of it.
How to wish someone on World Hepatitis Day
caring for your liver, getting tested, and support for anyone living with hepatitis
Write a few lines in your own words, pick a design and share it as one link on WhatsApp, Instagram or anywhere else. They open an animated card made just for them, with no app and no sign-up.
Language tip: English, Hindi + recipient language.
Frequently asked questions
Why is World Hepatitis Day on 28 July?
28 July is the birthday of Dr Baruch Blumberg, the scientist who discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for it. He received the Nobel Prize for this work.
What are the main types of hepatitis?
The five main types of viral hepatitis are A, B, C, D and E. Hepatitis A and E usually spread through contaminated food or water, while B, C and D spread mainly through blood and other body fluids.
Is there a vaccine for hepatitis?
Safe and effective vaccines exist for hepatitis A and hepatitis B, and the hepatitis B vaccine also protects against hepatitis D. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C, but it can be cured with treatment.
When is World Hepatitis Day in 2026?
World Hepatitis Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
What is World Hepatitis Day?
World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, is one of the World Health Organization's official global health campaigns. It raises awareness of viral hepatitis, a group of infections that inflame the liver, and encourages testing, vaccination and treatment.
Is World Hepatitis Day a public holiday?
Holiday status for World Hepatitis Day varies by state, employer and community in India, so check your local holiday list.
How do I wish someone on World Hepatitis Day?
Focus on caring for your liver, getting tested, and support for anyone living with hepatitis. On Kehdoo you can write a short message, pick a design and share a free animated World Hepatitis Day card as a single link, with no app or sign-up needed.
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