Could You Have Hepatitis and Not Know It? Why Awareness Could Save Your Life

Johannesburg, 27 July 2026 - Every year, millions of people around the world are affected by viral hepatitis, yet many don't realise they are living with the infection. Often referred to as a "silent disease", hepatitis can quietly damage the liver for months or even years before symptoms begin to appear. Because symptoms often don't appear until the disease has progressed, many people are only diagnosed after significant liver damage has already occurred.