Challenges and opportunities in combating viral hepatitis in India: insights from the Indian Hepatitis Summit 2025

Key Points

• Viral hepatitis remains a public health challenge, affecting millions in India and necessitating focused interventions.
• The summit highlighted the importance of vaccination strategies and improving healthcare access to combat hepatitis B and C.
• Roundtable discussions led to the identification of key barriers in healthcare infrastructure and policy implementation.
• Successful initiatives in certain regions offer frameworks that can be replicated nationally, enhancing overall health outcomes.