Awareness Health
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day on 28 July raises awareness of viral hepatitis and calls for a stronger global response.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserWorld Health Organization
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The World Health Organization leads the day. The date is the birthday of Nobel prize winner Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed a test and vaccine for it.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 28 July 2027 | UK, USA, International, Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 28 July 2028 | UK, USA, International, Australia | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 28 July 2029 | UK, USA, International, Australia | Same date every year |
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