World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on July 28 to raise awareness about hepatitis, which is a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.

Hepatitis affects people in different ways. Some may face fatigue, stomach pain, or fever, while others may not even know that they have Hepatitis. A section of people develops serious health ailments, which include liver failure or brain damage. Vaccination has proven effective in preventing hepatitis, which is why it is recommended at the earliest possible.