1. “With this initiative, Government is strongly committed to working towards the elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030.” This was stated by Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as he launched the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program to mark the World Hepatitis Day, 2018, here today.
At the function, Shri J P Nadda also released the Operational Guidelines for National Viral Hepatitis Control Program, National Laboratory Guidelines for Viral Hepatitis Testing and National Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Viral Hepatitis. Shri Manoj Sinha, MoS (Independent Charge), Ministry of Communication also released the Commemorative Stamp at the occasion.
2. 28 July Celebrates as World Hepatitis Day for increasing global awareness about hepatitis and encourages prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
3. The oldest person of the World "Chiyo Miyako" passes away at the age of 117-year in Tokoya, Japan on 22nd July 2018. Chiyo Miyako born in 2nd May 1901.
4. The government of Arunachal Pradesh launches new Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojana (CMAAY), it aims to provide cashless health services in impaneled hospitals of Arunachal Pradesh.
Published On : 28 Jul 2018