28/07/2026
Union Health Ministry observes World Hepatitis Day 2026; marks eight years of National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP)
Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel calls for a Hepatitis-Mukt Bharat; urges collective action by Government, States and stakeholders to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030
India among the few countries providing free-of-cost treatment for Hepatitis C and management of Hepatitis B; access and affordability of services strengthened: Smt.
“Hepatitis B birth-dose coverage crosses 92%; States should ensure 100% Hepatitis B screening of pregnant women and strengthen awareness on Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C”
Over 21 crore beneficiaries screened, over 6 lakh patients treated, 1,153 treatment centres established and 7.64 crore pregnant women screened under NVHCP: Union Health Secretary
NVHCP leverages convergence with the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme and the National AIDS Control Programme
IEC materials on viral hepatitis, modes of transmission and services available under NVHCP released at the event
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2290400®=3&lang=1
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