World Hepatitis Day 2015 - Tackling the Spread of a Silent Killer

28 July each year is a set aside by WHO and its partners to mark World Hepatitis Day. The main aim is to sensitize and encourage people on how to prevent, diagnose, and treat viral hepatitis infections.The theme for this year is 'Prevention of Viral Hepatitis.'

A Sudanese refugee and her daughter in Gendrassa camp, where one person has died of Hepatitis E.

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