Hepatitis continues to be a major global health challenge, impacting millions of lives every year. As per the World Health Organization’s 2025 report, India alone accounted for 11.6% of the world’s hepatitis cases in 2022, with more than 35.3 million people affected. Of these, 29.8 million were living with hepatitis B and 5.5 million with hepatitis C. The figures are alarming, but the silver lining is that hepatitis can be both prevented and managed. With strong vaccination programs, timely testing, and proven prevention measures, healthcare providers have the tools to curb transmission, reduce complications, and protect countless lives.One in three persons affected with blood-borne viral hepatitis-B and C in India at a risk of developing liver cancer, yet most of them are not aware of their infection. (Shutterstock)Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust.
Career journey and experience
Tavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee. She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon.
