World Liver Day observed on April 19 with theme 'Solid Habits, Strong Liver'

Key facts

• World Liver Day is observed annually on April 19 to raise global awareness about liver health and the importance of preventing liver-related diseases.
• The theme for World Liver Day 2026 is 'Solid Habits, Strong Liver'.
• Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) affects nearly one in three adults worldwide and is linked to obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
• Nearly 90% of liver disease is preventable through consistent lifestyle choices.
• The 2026 observance is significant in India due to the rising intersection of diabetes and liver disease.
• The 'Solid Habits' campaign focuses on four pillars: balanced plant-forward diet, physical activity, re-evaluating alcohol, and routine screenings.
• Recommended routine screenings for liver health include Liver Function Tests (LFTs) and FibroScans.
• The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) highlighted that the best time to protect the liver is before treatment becomes necessary.