Jipmer organises awareness programme on liver health
Jipmer's Department of Medical Gastroenterology hosted a liver health awareness program for students in Puducherry to mark World Hepatitis Day 2026. Experts discussed viral hepatitis prevention, vaccination, and the rising prevalence of metabolic liver diseases.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives focusing on lifestyle-related liver diseases are increasingly important as metabolic conditions become more prevalent among younger populations.
The Department of Medical Gastroenterology of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer) organised a Liver Health awareness programme at Bharathidasan Government College for Women here recently, as part of the World Hepatitis Day 2026, to educate students on viral hepatitis, liver disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.
According to a Jipmer press note, K. Senthamizh Selvan, Additional Professor, Department of Medical Gatroenterology, spoke on viral hepatitis, its modes of transmission, preventive measures, the importance of Hepatitis B vaccination, and the need for early screening and timely treatment to prevent serious complications.
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