Viral Hepatitis is an extremely important public health problem. It is often considered as silent killer as 80 % of patients don’t know that they are harbouring viral infection and can be detected only when complications like cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma develop. 28 th July is globally celebrated as ‘World Hepatitis Day’ On this day throughout world programs are conducted to create awareness about viral hepatitis. This year’s theme of world hepatitis day was Bringing hepatitis care closer to you. To mark this day Department of Medicine has undertaken 2 programs.

1.On 28 th July Hepatitis B and C screening camp was organised in Medicine OPD for faculties and residents as well as non-teaching staff including sisters, attendants sweepers, student sisters. 246 persons were screened for Hepatitis B and C

2.On 29 th Viral Hepatitis Awareness Program was undertaken for nursing staff and non- teaching staff. Dr Tanuja Manohar gave lecture on viral hepatitis and emphasised on importance of prevention and vaccination of viral hepatitis. About 80 persons attended this program. Dr Tanuja Manohar, Professor in Medicine was the event organiser