{"id":66339,"date":"2026-06-10T12:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=66339"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:08:08","slug":"world-fatty-liver-day-2026-fatty-liver-disease-emerges-as-major-liver-health-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/world-fatty-liver-day-2026-fatty-liver-disease-emerges-as-major-liver-health-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"World Fatty Liver Day 2026: Fatty Liver Disease Emerges as Major Liver Health Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bhagwant Mann Govt\u2019s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Strengthens Early Detection &amp; Treatment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab steps up fight against fatty liver disease; MMSY ensures cashless treatment up to \u20b910 lakh per family<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab E News (June 11):<\/span> As the world observes World Fatty Liver Day on the second Thursday of June to raise awareness about the growing burden of fatty liver disease, Punjab is intensifying efforts to tackle liver diseases through expanded screening, strengthened referral systems, and the cashless Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY).<\/p>\n<p>Fatty liver disease is emerging as one of the leading causes of progressive liver disorders. Punjab&#8217;s Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Balbir Singh said, \u201cFatty liver disease often progresses silently without noticeable symptoms until significant liver damage has occurred.\u201d He further added that if left untreated, the condition can advance to inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even liver failure.<\/p>\n<p>Data from the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab, shows that 302 liver-related cases, worth more than \u20b96 lakh, including acute viral hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, and liver abscess, were treated under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana during the last five months, highlighting the growing need for timely diagnosis and accessible treatment across the state.<\/p>\n<p>As per the World Health Organization (WHO), liver diseases linked to unhealthy diets, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and harmful alcohol use are becoming an increasingly significant global health concern.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting the trend, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology in 2021, covering 50 studies involving 23,581 adults and 2,903 children in India, estimated the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) at 38.6 per cent among adults and 35.4 per cent among children.<\/p>\n<p>The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna in Punjab is addressing the liver disease challenge by providing cashless treatment of up to \u20b910 lakh per family annually. The scheme covers more than 2,300 treatment procedures and disease management packages through government and empanelled private hospitals, helping patients access diagnostics, hospitalisation, and specialist care without financial hardship.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dr Virendra Singh, Director, Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS), fatty liver disease is increasingly being diagnosed among young adults and even children. \u201cWe are seeing more cases linked to poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, diabetes, and alcohol use. The encouraging aspect is that fatty liver disease is often reversible if detected early,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Virendra Singh explained that the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods, deep-fried meals, and high-fat diets, combined with declining physical activity, is significantly contributing to the increase in liver disease across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Describing fatty liver disease as a \u201csilent epidemic,\u201d Dr Virendra Singh emphasised that most cases can be prevented through lifestyle modifications. He recommended a balanced diet, regular physical activity, reduced consumption of processed and fried foods, complete avoidance of alcohol, effective diabetes management, and routine health check-ups.<\/p>\n<p>He further stressed the importance of early screening for those with obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or a family history of liver disease. \u201cThe recommended screening methods include Liver Function Tests (LFTs), abdominal ultrasound, and Fibroscan examinations to identify liver fat accumulation and detect fibrosis before irreversible damage occurs,\u201d said Dr Virendra Singh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bhagwant Mann Govt\u2019s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Strengthens Early Detection &amp; Treatment Punjab steps up fight against fatty liver disease; MMSY ensures cashless treatment up to \u20b910 lakh per family Punjab E News (June 11): As the world observes World Fatty Liver Day on the second Thursday of June to raise awareness about the growing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":65802,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest","category-punjab"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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