Eminent doctors and dignitaries join hands to raise awareness and promote specialized care
Artemis Hospitals in sector 51, Gurugram, marked World Hepatitis Day by organizing a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness about gastro and liver diseases. The hospital, renowned for its expertise in healthcare, hosted live discussions, radio talks, and webinars featuring experts and dignitaries, shedding light on the prevention and treatment of these diseases. Symbolic balloons were released to emphasize the significance of the day and the cause.
The event witnessed the presence of eminent doctors and dignitaries, including Dr. Pawan Rawal, Dr. Kapil Dev Jamwal, Dr. M.A. Mir, Dr. Atul Sharma, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Padhan, and Dr. Abhinandan Mishra. These medical professionals shared valuable insights, tips, and recommendations on gastro and liver diseases, aiming to create awareness among attendees.
Eminent doctors and dignitaries join forces at Artemis Hospitals to raise awareness on World Hepatitis Day
“With World Hepatitis Day, we have an opportunity to unite and raise global awareness about the challenges posed by hepatitis. It is crucial to understand that diseases like hepatitis are preventable and treatable. In line with this year’s theme, ‘Bringing hepatitis care closer for an ease for the patients,’ our hospital is preparing to launch super specialty clinics dedicated to digestive, liver, and lifestyle diseases/obesity. These clinics will provide specialized care to patients, allowing early diagnosis and effective treatment, ultimately saving lives,” stated Dr. Pawan Rawal, Head of Gastroenterology, Digestive & Liver Diseases, Unit I, Artemis Hospitals.
Symbolic balloon release highlights the importance of raising awareness on gastro and liver diseases
Hepatitis, characterized by liver inflammation, can have various causes, with viral infection being one of the most common culprits. World Hepatitis Day, observed annually on July 28th, aims to raise awareness about viral hepatitis. Shockingly, according to the World Hepatitis Alliance, approximately 500 million people worldwide are currently infected with chronic hepatitis B or C, and one in three people has been exposed to one or both viruses. These infections can lead to severe liver disease and even liver cancer.
Artemis Hospitals urges stakeholders and decision-makers to unite in the fight against hepatitis and eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with the disease
Artemis Hospitals’ event also emphasized the urgent need to accelerate efforts in eliminating hepatitis as a public health threat globally. The hospital highlighted that someone dies from a hepatitis-related illness every 30 seconds, underscoring the severity of the challenge. In India alone, it is estimated that 40 million people are suffering from Hepatitis B, while 6 to 12 million people are affected by Hepatitis C. Artemis Hospitals urged individuals living with viral hepatitis to undergo testing and seek life-saving treatments promptly.
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