Monsoon Surge: Hepatitis A and E Cases on the Rise in Delhi-NCR

Delhi-NCR faces a seasonal surge in hepatitis A and E cases, exacerbated by monsoon conditions. Experts highlight the waterborne nature of these viruses, urging heightened public awareness, vaccination, and sanitation. Medical facilities report increased admissions, stressing the need for preventive measures to counter recurring outbreaks.

Delhi-NCR has witnessed a significant rise in hepatitis A and E cases with the onset of the monsoon, raising alarm among health experts. The seasonal spike, attributed to poor sanitation and contaminated water, emphasizes the urgent need for preventive measures, especially for vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women.

World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28, serves as a reminder of the pressing need to shift focus from treatment to prevention. Experts warn that despite being highly preventable, hepatitis A and E see annual increases due to a lack of public awareness and inadequate access to clean water and proper sanitation.

Health professionals emphasize early diagnosis and intervention to prevent serious liver complications. They call for community education, robust sanitation policies, and school-based immunization drives to combat these preventable yet recurrent outbreaks, as NGOs ramp up awareness campaigns ahead of World Hepatitis Day.

(With inputs from agencies.)