🌐 World Hepatitis Day 2025
“Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late — Your Liver Needs a Voice.”
Update by Dr. Chetan Kalal
Liver Transplant & Hepatology Specialist | Mumbai | Global Consultations Available
⚠️ Hepatitis & Liver Failure: The Hidden Crisis
Every 30 seconds, someone dies due to a hepatitis-related illness (WHO, 2024)
In India, more than 4 crore people live with chronic Hepatitis B or C
Fatty liver (MAFLD) is now the #1 cause of chronic liver failure
Many patients reach the hospital too late for transplant eligibility
🧠 But liver disease can be reversed — if diagnosed and managed early.
👨⚕️ About Dr. Chetan Kalal
Program Director, Liver & Pancreas Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
🏅 First DM Hepatologist of Maharashtra
🎖️ AASLD Awardee | FNAMS Fellow | Global Hepatology Expert
🗺️ Trusted by patients across India, USA, UK, UAE, Africa, Canada, Australia & Europe
📍 OPDs in Andheri, Juhu, Bandra, Pali Hill, Santacruz, Vile Parle
🔍 Known for transparent transplant decisions, compassionate care, and evidence-based outcomes.
🏥 When Should You Consider Liver Transplant?
If you or a loved one has any of the following, it may be time for a transplant evaluation:
Advanced cirrhosis due to Hepatitis B, C, MAFLD, or alcohol
Symptoms like ascites, confusion, weight loss, fatigue, jaundice
Liver cancer (HCC) in transplant-eligible window
Autoimmune hepatitis or acute liver failure
Post-COVID or drug-induced liver toxicity
🩺 Services Offered
✅ Second Opinion on transplant need & timing
✅ Donor matching and family counseling
✅ FibroScan & blood work to assess liver health
✅ Seamless referral to India’s top transplant surgeons
✅ Virtual global consults for NRI and international patients
✅ Long-term follow-up after transplant — on-site or online
🌍 Support for International & NRI Patients
📦 End-to-end support from first call to follow-up
🌐 Virtual planning & paperwork for global patients
✈️ Visa, travel & donor coordination for families abroad
💻 Ongoing monitoring even after you return home
💬 “Distance is no longer a barrier to expert liver care.”
💡 FAQs Answered
Q: Can I donate a part of my liver to my relative?
✅ Yes. Living donor liver transplant is safe and successful when done right.
Q: What’s the cost of a liver transplant in India?
💰 ₹18–₹30 lakh, depending on the case and center — 1/4th of the US/UK cost
Q: Can I get help from outside India?
🌍 Yes — Dr. Kalal provides secure virtual consults, second opinions, and transplant coordination globally.
Q: Do you offer Hepatitis B/C management as well?
✅ Yes. Complete medical management, including antiviral therapy & transplant prevention.
🧬 Why World Hepatitis Day 2025 Matters
This year’s theme: “Hepatitis Can’t Wait”
→ Neither should you.
Hepatitis B & C can silently destroy your liver for years
Fatty liver disease is now being found in teens and working adults
Many patients lose the chance for transplant simply by waiting too long
🎯 Prevention, early diagnosis, and expert opinion can make all the difference.
📞 Book a Consult or Second Opinion
📍 Clinics: Gleneagles Hospital, Parel East | OPDs in Bandra, Andheri, Juhu
📧 Email: dr.chetankalal@gmail.com
🌐 Global Consults Available via Zoom or WhatsApp
🧠 Dr. Kalal’s Message for World Hepatitis Day 2025
“Your liver doesn’t complain — until the damage is done.
This World Hepatitis Day, take control. Ask questions. Get a scan.
Whether you’re in Mumbai or Melbourne, help is just one consult away.”
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