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World Hepatitis Day 2026: 28 July Theme and Origin

30 July 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSWorld HepatitisDay 2026: 28 JulyTheme and Origin30 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The yearly health day on 28 July reminded people about preventing and treating viral hepatitis.

Key facts

  • Date: 28 July (2026 edition).
  • Theme: “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”.
  • Goal: elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030.
  • Linked person: Dr. Baruch Samuel Blumberg, discoverer of HBV.

Quick revision

  • Official recognition: World Health Assembly (WHA) in 2010.
  • The date honours Blumberg’s birthday.

Exam angle

  • Date 28 July; person: Blumberg (HBV).
  • Recognised by WHA in 2010; target year 2030.

Test yourself

1. World Hepatitis Day is observed on which date?

It was observed on 28 July 2026.

2. World Hepatitis Day commemorates the birth anniversary of the discoverer of which virus?

Dr. Baruch Samuel Blumberg discovered HBV.

3. In which year did the World Health Assembly officially recognise World Hepatitis Day?

The WHA recognised the observance in 2010.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 29 July 2026 (18 topics).

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