Ripon Buildings illuminated green to mark World Hepatitis Day
The Ripon Buildings in Chennai were illuminated in green to raise awareness for World Hepatitis Day. The campaign, supported by local health organizations, emphasizes the importance of vaccination, early screening, and treatment to combat viral hepatitis.
Why it matters
Public health awareness campaigns are critical for reducing the long-term burden of chronic liver diseases like hepatitis B and C.
The headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation, the Ripon Buildings, was illuminated in green on Monday evening to mark World Hepatitis Day. The awareness initiative was organised by the Greater Chennai Corporation in collaboration with the Chennai Liver Foundation and the Rotary Club of Chennai Towers.
The campaign sought to draw attention to viral hepatitis, which remains a major cause of chronic liver disease and often goes undiagnosed until serious complications such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop. The organisers highlighted the importance of hepatitis B vaccination, early diagnosis, and timely treatment in reducing the burden of the disease.
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