April 19, 2018
India
It is estimated that 71 million people have chronic hepatitis C infection globally and India accounts for approximately 17 percent of the total number of cases recorded.
Once in the body, the hepatitis C virus attacks the liver and if left untreated, it can lead to organ failure, cancer, or even death.
This World Liver Day, know why is Hepatitis C an ‘invisible emergency’ in India?