Viral hepatitis is a major global health threat with an estimated 296 million people living with chronic hepatitis B and 58 million people living with chronic hepatitis C worldwide in 2019. World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on July 28, the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg (1925-2011). Dr. Blumberg discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967 and two years later developed the first hepatitis B vaccine and for these achievements won the Nobel Prize. 

DC Health encourages DMV residents to see if you are at risk by talking to your primary care provider.

Resources:

• Hepatitis Resources Near Me
• More information about Hepatitis 
• In-depth information about World Hepatitis Day