Dr. Dhiraj Bhatia shares his views on World Hepatitis Day

Jalandhar, July 28, 2016: CT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CTIPS) organised “World Hepatitis Day” under the patronage of CT Group of Institutions at its Shahpur Campus on Thursday.
Dr. Dhiraj Bhatia from Global Hospital, Jalandhar shared his views about World Hepatitis Day. The theme for this year’s global campaign is Elimination Strategy for Viral Hepatitis. Dr. Bhatia explained that hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver which may further cause liver failure and cancer claiming millions of deaths of the patients worldwide. Hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D and E are the most common cause of hepatitis in the world but other infections, toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs) and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis. The symptoms of hepatitis include fatigue, nausea, poor appetite, belly pain, a mild fever, or yellow skin or eyes (jaundice). Hepatitis can be treated by proper vaccination and by adopting healthy life style. People with this type of infection are often advised to get adequate rest, drink plenty of fluids, get enough nutrients, and avoid alcohol.
Dr. Dhiraj Bhatia told that Millions of people across the world are taking part in World Hepatitis Day, to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, and to call for access to treatment and better prevention programs. The event was attended by faculty members including 150 students. The event was started by welcome address from Dr. P.S. Bedi (Campus Director, CT Group of Institutions), he shared that prevention from hepatitis is possible if people are aware about vaccination especially in case of children.
S. Charanjit Singh Channi (Chairman, CT Group of Institutions) highlighted the importance of health for society through awareness programmes and also shared that CT Group of Institutions has always taken initiatives to provide information about good health for all.
The event was concluded by vote of thanks from Dr. Rajeev Kharb (Principal, CTIPS) with the message that we will keep on organizing such health related events in the best interest of society.