Andhra Pradesh has seen a fall in seroprevalence of Hepatitis B from 2.39% in 2021 to 1.8% in 2024, and the government is focussed on reducing the rate further by raising awareness, said S. Neelima, State Nodal Officer for the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme.
World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 to raise awareness on the liver infection caused by five types of viruses A, B, C, D and E. Speaking to The Hindu on this occasion, Dr. Neelima said that out of the five viruses, Hepatitis B is more prevalent in the State.
