Bhubaneswar : KALINGA Hospital Ltd. (KHL) Bhubaneswar, a leading healthcare provider of Odisha observed World Hepatitis Day with a Walkathon. More than 200 people joined the Walkathon with much enthusiasm for spreading to create mass awareness against the fatal disease of Hepatitis. The participants were carrying ply-cards and banners inscribed with slogans against the fatal diseases of Hepatitis.
The Walk was led by Ms Nilanjana Mukherjee, Managing Director,Kalinga Hospital Ltd., Dr.AnantaAgasti, Senior Consultant&Dr Debakanta Mishra, Consultant Gastroenterologist, KHL along with Dr. P K Mishra, Medical Superitendent and Mr.Devee Prasad Nanda, Chief Manager Administration of Kalinga Hospital Limited.
“Prevention is possible! Vaccines and effective treatments exist, offering hope for all. Hepatitis B vaccine is available for both adults and children, while safe oral treatments can cure hepatitis C. Knowing their status and accessing treatment is crucial for pregnant women with chronic viral hepatitis B to prevent mother-to-child transmission.” Said, Dr.AnantaAgasti, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology,Kalinga Hospital Ltd. Bhubaneswar.
This year’s theme is “We’re not waiting; One life, one liver.” WHD 2023 call to action is to “accelerate elimination efforts of viral hepatitis now and the urgent need for testing and treatment for the real people who need it. The campaign focuses on raising awareness on different forms of Hepatitis: what they are and how they are transmitted; who is at risk; and various methods of prevention and treatment.
Kalinga Hospital Ltd. (KHL) is the first Corporate Hospital of the State of Odisha and has been providing the advanced healthcare since more than 30 years. Ms Nilanjana Mukherjee, Managing Director, Kalinga Hospitals Ltd.Said,“Hepatitis can be managed with early detection. – lets join hands towards spreading awareness and protect our Liver.”
