World Hepatitis Day

Hepatitis-free future

World Hepatitis Day 2020

Hepatitis an inflammation of the liver may be caused by drugs, alcohol use, or certain medical conditions. But in most cases, it’s caused by a virus. This is known as viral hepatitis, and the most common forms are hepatitis A, B, and C.

Chronic hepatitis can quietly attack the liver for years without causing any symptoms. Unless the infection is diagnosed, monitored, and treated, many of these people will eventually have serious liver damage. Fortunately, blood tests can determine whether you have viral hepatitis, and if so, which kind.

million people are living with viral hepatitis B and C.

deaths per year caused by hepatitis B virus infection.

% of people living with hepatitis B and 19% living with hepatitis C know their hepatitis status.

% of children, globally, have access to the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.

Only with a unified effort, a hepatitis-free future can be achieved

PREVENT infection among newborns. Vaccination against Hepatitis B must be mandatory for all newborn babies.

STOP TRANSMISSION from MOTHER to CHILD. Hepatitis B, HIV, and Syphilis tests must be conducted on all pregnant women, and also should receive treatment if needed.

LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND. Mainly people who are migrants, in prisons, routinely inject drugs, and other highly-affect populations must have access to hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment services.

Expand access to TESTING AND TREATMENT. Timely testing and treatment of viral hepatitis can prevent liver cancer and other severe liver diseases.

Maintain essential HEPATITIS SERVICES DURING COVID-19. Enroll for prevention and care services for hepatitis - such as infant immunization, harm reduction services, and continuous treatment of chronic hepatitis B - are essential even during the pandemic.

Drive-in and take away good health!

GEM Hospital at Chennai launches “GEM DRIVE-IN” a FREE consultation program, where we provide ZERO COST testing and consultation.

Reach our hospital by your car -> Stay safe in your vehicle itself -> Our team of doctors will reach you to collect blood samples -> After testing a virtual consultation will be offered right through your mobile in the same loop

Let’s create a future for the next generation which should be Hepatitis free.

– Liver scan

– Rapid blood test

– Vaccination – Hepatitis – B

– Liver specialist consult

Get tested for all these for FREE while you are in your car. Our team of doctors will take care of you.

Hepatitis-free future