Expressnews
Chennai, July 28th, 2024: In observance of World Hepatitis Day, Gleneagles Health City Chennai, a leading multi-Speciality quaternary healthcare centre in Chennai organised walkathon today in Chennai aimed at raising awareness about hepatitis and healthy Liver. Top Star, Actor Prashanth flagged off the walkathon from Island Grounds, Chennai. A special warm-up session organised at the venue by professional trainers before commencing the walkathon.
Over 1000 people of various ages and from various demographics participated the walkathon and displayed banners with slogans and other awareness material on hepatitis and messages on how to keep liver Healthy. The Walkathon seeks to educate the public on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatitis, as well as support those living with the disease.
World Hepatitis Day, celebrated globally on July 28th, focuses on uniting the world under the theme “It’s Time for Action” to emphasize the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat. This year, Gleneagles Health City Chennai joins the global movement by hosting a walkathon that encourages healthy living and community involvement, Said Dr Nageshwar Rao, CEO, Gleneagles Health City, Chennai
“Raising awareness about hepatitis is crucial for prevention and early detection,” said Dr Joy Vargheese, Director, Hepatology & Transplant Hepatology, Gleneagles Health City Chennai. “Through this walkathon, we aim to bring our community together to spread knowledge and support those affected by hepatitis. Every step taken by our participants helps in the fight against this disease. “Added, Dr Joy
According to World Health Organisation, Every 30 seconds a person around the world is dying due to hepatitis related illness, hence its imperative to spread awareness on prevention, diagnosis and treatment to save lives and improve health comes, said Dr Mettu Srinivas Reddy, Director, Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery, Gleneagles Health City Chennai
Hepatitis B and C are silent chronic infections that, without proper diagnosis, can progress to liver cirrhosis or liver cancer, said Dr Selvakumar, Malleeswaran, HOD, Department of Liver Anaesthesia & Critical Care. Early diagnoses are critical to save lives at there are medications available that cure hepatitis C, as well as effective treatments to control hepatitis B, added Dr Selvakumar.
