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World Hepatitis Day mobilizes global action every July 28 to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases that attack the liver. This vital day promotes testing, prevention, and access to treatment for all five types of the disease. Join the movement by getting informed, sharing facts, and supporting eradication efforts worldwide.
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Expected World Hepatitis Day Deals
As a global awareness day, World Hepatitis Day pivots from commercial deals to critical fundraising and advocacy. Organizations like the World Hepatitis Alliance and the World Health Organization (WHO) spearhead campaigns, often partnering with pharmaceutical companies such as Gilead Sciences and Bristol Myers Squibb for research and treatment access initiatives. Look for local health departments and community clinics to offer free or low-cost testing and vaccination drives. Many nonprofits, including the Hepatitis B Foundation and the American Liver Foundation, host donation-matching programs and virtual events to fund research and patient support. We will update this page with confirmed live events and awareness campaigns as July 28 approaches.
Platform Guide for World Hepatitis Day
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #WorldHepatitisDay. Share educational infographics and personal stories to raise awareness.
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Mention @NatlToday and use #WorldHepatitisDay. Participate in live Q&A sessions with health experts and retweet key facts from official health organizations.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #WorldHepatitisDay. Create visually engaging content like short reels explaining hepatitis types or prevention tips.
World Hepatitis Day Hero
Baruch Samuel Blumberg
World Hepatitis Day timeline
American physician and geneticist Baruch Samuel Blumberg receives the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (with Daniel Carleton Gajdusek), for his work on hepatitis B.
The FDA approves a plasma-derived hepatitis B vaccine for human use.
Research results in a second generation of genetically engineered (or DNA recombinant) hepatitis B vaccines.
World Hepatitis Day is recognized globally after a resolution is adopted during the 63rd World Health Assembly.
How Businesses Can Celebrate World Hepatitis Day
Local businesses can play a crucial role in supporting World Hepatitis Day by raising awareness and promoting healthy practices. Healthcare providers, clinics, and pharmacies can offer free screening events or discounted vaccinations. Restaurants might feature liver-healthy menu options or partner with local health organizations for educational outreach. Any business can share factual information about hepatitis prevention and testing on their social media channels, encouraging their audience to learn more and get tested. Consider displaying posters from organizations like the World Hepatitis Alliance to inform customers.
World Hepatitis Day FAQs
When is World Hepatitis Day?
World Hepatitis Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, July 28. This global observance is a critical moment for communities to unite against viral hepatitis.
How many people are affected by hepatitis globally?
Globally, an estimated 325 million people are living with viral hepatitis (B or C). In 2026, the focus remains on reaching the WHO’s goal of eliminating hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
What are the five types of hepatitis?
The five main types of hepatitis are A, B, C, D, and E. Each is caused by a different virus and can lead to acute or chronic liver disease, with varying modes of transmission and severity. In 2026, awareness campaigns highlight these distinctions.
Is there a vaccine for all types of hepatitis?
Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B, offering effective protection against these forms of the disease. Unfortunately, as of 2026, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C, D, or E, making prevention through safe practices even more critical.
How to Take Part
Get tested
Get tested on World Hepatitis Day because you may be unaware that you're infected. It’s a simple blood test that you can take at your doctor’s office or at your neighborhood health center. After you're tested, encourage your friends and family to do the same.
Join an event
Tons of health organizations and affiliates raise awareness about the virus with events on World Hepatitis Day, July 28. Attend concerts, rallies, pop-up testings and more. Search the World Hepatitis Day website to find an event near you.
Or, host your own awareness event
If you can’t find an event near you, no problem! Take the initiative to host a fundraising run/walk, happy hour or a meal. The World Hepatitis Day site has campaign materials, toolkits, and other resources you can download. So, let's get this party started!
Why World Hepatitis Day is Important
It’s a global epidemic
Hepatitis is not one of those diseases that only affects certain demographics or specific regions in the world; you can get hepatitis anywhere. It’s estimated that about 400 million people are infected by hepatitis, worldwide. You can contract hepatitis through blood contact or sexual intercourse. A mother can pass it to her child. That’s why hepatitis can affect people in places where there's little information about the impact on unsafe sexual practices or drug abuse. Left untreated, hepatitis can lead to dangerous and sometimes, fatal liver diseases.
We’ve made huge strides
Here’s the good news: over the last 100 years, there’s been considerable progress in preventing and treating hepatitis. There are vaccines for both hepatitis A and B. At an early age, people in developing countries automatically get these vaccines from their doctors. Hepatitis C is easily treated and hepatitis D and E are rare.
But we still have a long way to go
Almost 90% of the people who have contracted hepatitis don’t realize they’re infected. The World Hepatitis Alliance has set a challenging goal to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. With your help, it’s an achievable goal.
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