World Hepatitis Day 2014[/caption]Monday 28th July sees the 5th annual commemoration of World Hepatitis Day.

The theme this year is Hepatitis: Think Again and events are going on throughout the globe.

This year focuses on a set of key messages regarding hepatitis which we would like to share with our readers and ask them to pass on to family and friends:-

* Viral hepatitis kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year. That’s as many people as HIV/AIDS.

* Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer. Liver cancer is the second biggest cancer killer.

* Feeling fine? Are you sure? Symptoms of viral hepatitis often go unnoticed. Get tested.

* Safe? At Risk? Viral hepatitis can be avoided.

* Treated? Treatable? Viral hepatitis can be treated. Everybody deserves the chance.

* Viral hepatitis can be prevented. Vaccinate your children.

* Stigma kills. Don’t discriminate.

Why not have a look at the World Hepatitis Day website here.