World Liver Day 2024 – 19 April
World Liver Day, 19 April 2024
Join us in this important, international campaign
On Friday, 19 April, we will come together worldwide to commemorate World Liver Day, a vital occasion aimed at raising awareness about liver health and the prevalence of liver diseases worldwide.
This initiative is led by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the Asociacion Latinoamericana para el Estudio del Higado (ALEH), and the Society on Liver Disease in Africa (SOLDA), under the Healthy Livers, Healthy Lives Coalition umbrella.
Why a World Liver Day?
The liver is an unsung hero, silently performing over 500 crucial functions in the body, from filtering toxins to aiding in digestion and metabolism.
Despite its significance, liver health often remains neglected, leading to staggering statistics: 1.5 billion people suffered from chronic liver disease globally in 2017, with 2 million lives lost each year.
Campaign aims
World Liver Day aims to unite communities, medical professionals, and policymakers worldwide to address the growing burden of liver diseases.
This year’s goal is to underscore the urgency for concerted action in mitigating the impact of liver diseases and promoting liver health awareness on a global scale.
How can you get involved?
Whether you’re a healthcare professional specialising in hepatology, a researcher, or someone directly impacted by liver disease, there are numerous ways to get involved.
A communications toolkit has been developed to empower individuals and organisations to spread awareness across various platforms, including social media channels and communication networks. The toolkit equips advocates with resources to initiate conversations, and share informative content.
Explore the World Liver Day resources!
Share your message!
Download the social media tiles and share them on your social media channels! Don’t forget to follow and tag @WorldLiverDay on X, Instagram and LinkedIn and use the hashtag #WorldLiverDay!
Learn more about your liver!
Find out why liver disease is a significant global health threat, and learn more about prevention, treatment and epidemiology of the diseases that can affect your liver!
Take part in the social media challenge #StepUpForLiverHealth!
Doing exercise is a great way to keep your liver healthy and prevent liver disease! Step up for liver health by taking a stroll and snapping a pic!
- Capture a photo of yourself enjoying a walk OR take a picture of the beautiful landscape you encounter!
- Add the #Stepupforliverhealth logo to your photo if possible
- Share your photo on social media using the hashtags #WorldLiverDay and #StepUpForLiverHealth.
- Challenge your friends and family to take a walk and join the cause!
Share 4 precious tips for prevention!
Download the liver health leaflet, containing 4 precious recommendations for liver health, and available in five languages. Share and spread awareness!
On behalf of EASL, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the liver associations and individuals worldwide who have been instrumental in supporting the World Liver Day.
The World Liver Day activities carried out under the umbrella of Healthy Livers, Healthy Lives, are supported by Boehringer Ingelheim, Echosens, MSD, and Novo Nordisk. Our industry partners have had no input into the content of the World Liver Day activities.
Wishing you a successful and impactful World Liver Day celebration!