Delhi marks 28th Hepatitis Day, renews push for a Hepatitis-free generation |
New Delhi: The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), in collaboration with the Directorate of Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi, observed the 28th Hepatitis Day at ILBS, Vasant Kunj, under the theme “Together, for a Hepatitis-Free Generation.” The event, part of a long-standing movement that began with the pioneering Yellow Ribbon Campaign conceptualized in 1998 by Dr S K Sarin, reaffirmed Delhi’s leadership in hepatitis control and liver health awareness.
The programme was led by Dr. Nikhil Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Health & Family Welfare), GNCTD, who delivered the keynote address. He emphasized that creating a hepatitis-free generation requires consistent public health action, early education, and community participation. He urged the large gathering of school students, nursing trainees, and healthcare professionals to understand hepatitis B transmission dynamics, participate actively in preventive practices, and become advocates of liver health within their communities.
He further highlighted that the theme of the year must translate into sustained awareness, screening, and youth engagement, especially through programmes like the ILBS Y-SMilES initiative, which has already educated more than 15,000 students across several states and is poised for expanded roll-out in Delhi schools. He was also of opinion that Yellow ribbon comparing........