According to Mumbai civic body’s latest health update, the city has recorded 308 cases of Hepatitis from January 1 to July 24, 2022, that is just next to malaria and gastro cases. On World Hepatitis Day, city experts shed light on the causes, symptoms and severity of the liver disease
Every year, July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day. Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock
Mumbai recorded 55 cases of hepatitis in the month of July until today and total 308 cases in a period of seven months, January 1 to July 24, 2022, according to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) latest health notification. Given that in 2021, the city had registered 308 cases in a period of 12 months until December, it is not incorrect to say that there would be a surge in the total number of hepatitis cases until December 2022.