Press Release – 2 September 2026

Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru, India, issued a PRNewswire release on 2 September 2026 announcing a public liver‑health awareness session titled “Protect Your Liver, Preserve Your Life.”

The session, organized by the hospital’s Gastroenterology team, aimed to educate attendees on the spectrum of liver disease—including fatty liver, viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer and transplantation—and to stress the importance of early detection and timely treatment. Approximately 54 participants were present for the discussion.

Clinical Topics Covered

  • Hepatitis A and E: Both are transmitted via contaminated food and water; they are largely preventable. Hepatitis A resolves spontaneously, with management limited to rest, hydration, and avoidance of alcohol or hepatotoxic drugs. Protection is achieved through a two‑dose vaccine administered six months apart, coupled with hand‑hygiene and safe drinking water. Hepatitis E follows a similar acute course but may become chronic in immunocompromised patients and carries higher mortality in pregnant women.
  • Chronic Hepatitis B and C: Dr. Syed Ahmed highlighted that chronic hepatitis B and C often remain asymptomatic until advanced liver damage occurs. He noted that hepatitis C is now curable with direct‑acting antiviral therapy, achieving cure rates of over 95 %, while hepatitis B can be effectively controlled with regular antiviral therapy and monitoring.
  • Preventive Strategies: Dr. Umesh KJ emphasized vaccination against hepatitis A and B, safe food and water practices, rigorous blood‑screening, and avoidance of unsafe injection practices as primary defenses. He also underscored the role of routine liver function tests, viral‑marker panels, and periodic ultrasound surveillance to detect complications such as hepatocellular carcinoma at treatable stages.

The session concluded with a reminder to increase awareness of vaccination, maintain hygiene, and pursue timely liver screening to reduce the long‑term burden of both acute and chronic viral hepatitis.

For further information, readers were directed to the hospital’s website: https://www.manipalhospitals.com/.