The World Hepatitis Day will be observed today in Bangladesh and elsewhere in the world for raising awareness against the deadly virus.
Ascertained by the WHO, the day is observed every year on 28th July since 2010 to raise awareness on different forms of hepatitis and various methods of prevention and treatment.
This year the theme of the day is “Elimination. “
President M. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in separate messages, appreciated the observance of the day in Bangladesh.
They said that the theme of World Hepatitis Day this year is time-befitting and wished success of all programmes marking the day.
In his message, President M Abdul Hamid said the number of liver patients is increasing in Bangladesh for lack of knowledge about prevention.
Liver is an important organ of human body, he said and called upon all concerned to encourage the people about the prevention of liver diseases.
The President hoped the observance of the day will help increasing awareness among people about hepatitis.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, urged non-government organization and individuals to come forward along with the government to increase awareness to prevent and cure hepatitis virus.
She said the number of hepatitis virus affected patients is increasing gradually in Bangladesh and across the world.
It is urgent to create awareness among the people to prevent this disease and ensure necessary treatment facilities, she added.
The Prime Minister said the government implemented extensive development programmes in last seven and a half years to reach the healthcare facilities to the door-steps of the people.
She hoped that the government would be able to attain expected success in prevention of deadly hepatitis virus with the concerted cooperation of all.
