30/01/2026
January is Liver Cancer & Viral Hepatitis Awareness & Prevention Month!
Here are Viral Hepatitis Facts You Need to Know! 🧡
Did you know? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, and 9 in 10 people with hepatitis don’t even know they have it!
There are 5 main viruses that can cause hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E.
How it spreads:
🦠 Faecal-oral route: Contaminated food, water, or objects
💉 Blood-borne route: Infected body fluids, needles, or from mother to child
🤝 Person-to-person contact: Sexual contact or close caregiving
Common symptoms: Fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, and dark urine.
Prevent hepatitis by:
✅ Washing hands thoroughly
✅ Choosing safe food & water
✅ Practising good sanitation
✅ Using only sterile needles
✅ Not sharing personal items like toothbrushes or razors
✅ Practising safe s*x
💉 Vaccines are available for Hepatitis A and B!
Get tested. Get vaccinated. Protect your liver.