# Jipmer holds liver health awareness programme for students 2026-08-08T04:44:16+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Department of Medical Gastroenterology at Jipmer organised a Liver Health awareness programme at Bharathidasan Government College for Women as part of World Hepatitis Day 2026. The event educated students on viral hepatitis, liver disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices. Dr K. Senthamizh Selvan spoke on viral hepatitis transmission, preventive measures, and the need for Hepatitis B vaccination and early screening. Dr Pazhanivel Mohan discussed the rising prevalence of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and stressed balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and periodic health check-ups. The programme ended with an interactive session. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: health awareness, Jipmer, liver health, MASLD, viral hepatitis, World Hepatitis Day Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jipmer-holds-liver-health-awareness-programme-for-students/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jipmer-holds-liver-health-awareness-programme-for-students/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.