Every year, World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28, brings global attention to one of the most pressing public health challenges — viral hepatitis, which affects over 350 million people worldwide. Among its many consequences, one of the gravest is liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which often arises silently in the backdrop of chronic hepatitis B or C infections.

On this important day, let us understand the connection between hepatitis and liver cancer and what we can do to reduce the risk.

Chronic infection with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the leading cause of liver cancer globally. These viruses can silently inflame the liver for years, gradually leading to........

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