World Hepatitis Day Seminar – 2026

Government Medical College & Hospital, Thoothukudi organized a World Hepatitis Day Seminar to create awareness about hepatitis, its prevention, diagnosis and elimination.

Theme

“LET’S BREAK IT DOWN”
Understand It, Prevent It, Eliminate It

The seminar focused on improving awareness and understanding of hepatitis, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, laboratory investigations, prevention and appropriate management.

Speakers

• Dr. Radhakrishnan, DM, DNB, Neonatology
  Topic: Neonatal Jaundice – Must Know Whereabouts
• Dr. Cini, MBBS, MD Microbiology
  Topic: Laboratory Diagnosis of Hepatitis

Dignitaries

The seminar was graced by the presence of:

• Dr. Ebenezer Joel Kumar, MD, DA – Dean
• Dr. Kalavani, MD Microbiology – Vice Principal
• Dr. J. Silas Jeyamani, MBBS, DMR(T) – Resident Medical Officer
• Dr. Padmanabhan, MD, DCH – Medical Superintendent
• Dr. R. Selvasakaran, MD, DM – HOD, MGE

Event Details

Venue: Seminar Hall
Date: 29 July 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The seminar served as an important platform for healthcare professionals and participants to gain knowledge about hepatitis and strengthen efforts towards understanding, preventing and eliminating hepatitis.