Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris
As the globe recognizes globe Hepatitis Day, Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called for Kenyans to take action against hepatitis by getting tested, eradicating stigma, and being aware of their condition.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Passaris stressed the significance of spreading knowledge about the illness and working together to eradicate hepatitis as a public health concern.
“Let’s raise awareness, fight stigma, and motivate everyone to find out their status on this World Hepatitis Day. By working together, we can eliminate hepatitis as a serious public health issue. “Go ahead and get tested,” she said.
Kenyans were reminded by the Ministry of Health that hepatitis is avoidable, treatable, and frequently cured.
Hepatitis can be prevented, treated, and often cured. The ministry stated in its World Hepatitis Day statement, “To protect your health and help save lives, get tested, get vaccinated against hepatitis B, and seek treatment early.”
Every year on July 28, World Hepatitis Day is observed to increase awareness of viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases that harm the liver and continue to be a major global public health concern.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), if left untreated, viral hepatitis can lead to serious consequences such cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer.
Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are the main forms; the majority of chronic infections and associated deaths are caused by hepatitis B and C.