World Hepatitis Day – ELPA

World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28 to raise global awareness about hepatitis — a group of infectious diseases that includes hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. These infections impact hundreds of millions of people worldwide, leading to both acute and chronic illness and resulting in nearly 1.34 million deaths each year.

Hepatitis causes liver inflammation, which can become life-threatening. In many countries, hepatitis B is a leading cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. The day serves as a vital reminder of the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and access to treatment to reduce the global burden of this disease.

European Liver Patients’​ Association – ELPA shared several posts on LinkedIn in recognition of World Hepatitis Day, aiming to raise awareness, promote prevention, and highlight the importance of early diagnosis and access to care:

This World Hepatitis Day

“This World Hepatitis Day – July 28

Let’s break the silence. Let’s break it down. Because hepatitis can no longer be ignored.

The truth is alarming:

In the WHO European Region, less than one-third of people living with Hepatitis C even know they have it. But it doesn’t stop there.

Hepatitis B and D are among the most severe forms – with hepatitis D being the most aggressive and hardest to treat. And if left undiagnosed, chronic hepatitis B, C and D can silently lead to liver cancer – claiming thousands of lives every year.

Routine testing is our frontline defense.

It means early diagnosis. It means better treatment. It means hope. And it saves lives financial resources

Join us. Take a stand.

• Get tested.
• Get informed.
• Spread the word.
• Because hepatitis can’t wait – and neither can we.”

Every 28th of July, We Don’t Just Remember History — We Create It

“World Hepatitis Day: A Legacy of Hope, A Future Without Stigma.

For the European Liver Patients’ Association (ELPA), the establishment of World Hepatitis Day is more than a date—it’s a milestone of unity, science, and justice.

• It honors the brilliance of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, whose discovery of the hepatitis B virus and vaccine changed millions of lives.
• It reminds us that eliminating viral hepatitis is possible—through prevention, screening, access to treatment, and strong patient voices.
• It symbolizes how Europe’s and World liver community stands stronger together, breaking silence, stigma, and barriers to care.

Every 28th of July, we don’t just remember history—we create it.

Together with patients, policymakers, clinicians, and communities, ELPA and our stakeholders partners friends and policy decision-makers leads the way toward a hepatitis-free future in Europe and beyond.”

Without Diagnosis, There Is No Treatment

“‘Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down’ – World Hepatitis Day 2025.

‘Without testing, there is no diagnosis. Without diagnosis, there is no treatment. Without treatment, there is no cure—and no elimination.’ – Marko Korenjak, President of ELPA

Today, we stand united with WHO/Europe, the World Hepatitis Alliance, and civil society across the region to BREAK DOWN the barriers that cost lives:

• Stigma
• Silence
• Invisibility
• Financial and systemic obstacles

We have the tools: vaccination, cures, prevention, and hope. What we need now is action, courage, and political will to make hepatitis elimination a reality by 2030.

Let 2025 be the year we turn the tide—because hepatitis is preventable, treatable, and curable. It’s time to break it down—and build a future free from hepatitis.”

Eliminating Hepatitis Means Preventing Millions of Cases of Liver Cancer

“Europe Has a Unique Opportunity.

Let’s eliminate hepatitis B, C, and D — and reduce liver cancer together.

For the first time in medical history, we have all the tools:

• A vaccine that protects against hepatitis B and prevents hepatitis D ( plus medications)
• A cure for hepatitis C
• And access to liver cancer monitoring and reducing like never before.

Eliminating hepatitis means preventing millions of cases of liver cancer (HCC). Europe — with its strong public health systems, universal coverage, and commitment to prevention — is in a historic position to become one of the first continents to eliminate hepatitis.

Not just the EU, but the entire WHO European Region can lead the way!

This is more than a health goal — it’s a life-saving mission. Let’s act now. Let’s break it down. Let’s end it — for good.”

“Let’s Talk About Liver Cancer” on OncoDaily.