Hepatitis B’s Grip on Tribal India

India is next to China, having a significant number of hepatitis B cases.

The highest prevalence of hepatitis B infection is in tribal regions.

The states having the highest hepatitis B burden include –

• • Andaman Nicobar Islands
• • Arunachal Pradesh
• • Odisha
• • Telangana
• • Northeast parts
• • Punjab
• • Haryana

The Primary Causes of Hepatitis B in the Tribal Community

Hepatitis B spreads through viral transmission.

It transfers through blood and body fluids.

The important factors that lead to its spread –

Unsafe Practices

The traditional practices are usually done in villages.

They are done without sterility management.

It is the use of unsterile equipment for –

• • Nose piercing
• • Ear piercing
• • Tattooing

The traditional practices like sacrificing, bloodletting.

Poor Living Conditions

Hepatitis B spreads easily. It gets transferred through infected food items and drinks.

The insanity conditions. Due to limited access to essential utilities, people share things of personal items.

• • Razors
• • Nail clippers

Unsafe Medical Procedures

The unprofessional use of medical treatments.

Use of contaminated surgical instruments.

Administration of infected body fluids.

Sharing needles, blades during surgery.

Lack of Awareness

The poor knowledge of sanitation. The lack of awareness about symptoms and disease causes.

The risk increases with unusual contacts, unprotected sex.

It leads to the spread of infection.

Poor Healthcare Access

Lack of vaccination in rural areas.

People unaware of the healthcare diagnosis or precautions lead to an increased risk.

Social stigmas about the disease hinder their approach to getting medical help.

Often, the unavailability of hospitals or laboratories, people miss the testing and timely diagnosis.

Mother to Child Transmission

Often, the mother remains undiagnosed and untreated. Hepatitis B is transmitted from the infected mother to the child.

The transfer of infection can be prevented by immunization of the child.

How Can We Prevent Ourselves From Hepatitis B Infection?

Hepatitis B is a viral infection. It spreads from the external environment.

It can be prevented through several means.

• • Practicing safe sex
• • Maintaining hygiene
• • Using sterile medical equipment’s
• • Avoid sharing personal items
• • Avoid administration of infected body fluids.
• • Timely vaccination

Is Hepatitis B Curable?

Hepatitis B is a lifelong disease. It cannot be cured. However, it can be managed through antiviral therapy.

The antiviral drugs significantly reduce the viral count.

The viral count reaches the undetectable level. The undetectable virus count reduces the risk of transmission.

Prevention plays an important role in stopping transmission.

Aprazer Healthcare- Making Hepatitis B Treatment Affordable in Tribal India

Aprazer Healthcare is the leading hepatitis B medicines manufacturer in India. We manufacture the highest quality antiviral products.

Manufacturing the generic antiviral drugs, we offer an affordable range of hepatitis B medicines.

We have multiple manufacturing plants. We manufacture the widest range of antivirals, including direct-acting antivirals and antiretroviral medicines.

Adhering to the highest healthcare standards, we manufacture global quality medicines.

Having a robust distribution system, we ensure the hepatitis medicines reach the remote corners of India.

Aprazer Healthcare Aims to Control HBV in Vulnerable Communities

Extending our reach to the tribal areas and the regions with the highest number of hepatitis B cases, like Punjab, Haryana, and the northeastern states. We are the largest hepatitis B drug supplier in Haryana.

In the tribal area of Haryana, we supply the bulk hepatitis B medicines to the private clinics, hospitals, and government dispensaries.

Collaborating with private partners and government agencies. We are the top hepatitis B medicine manufacturer in India and the bulk suppliers.

The Affordable Hepatitis B Medicines in Haryana

Aprazer Healthcare manufactures affordable hepatitis B medicines.

Our product range consists of –

• • Tenofovir Alafenamide 25mg Tablet- Tafnext
• • Entecavir Tablets 1 mg – Entekor -1
• • Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets – Tudobest

Conclusion

Aprazer Healthcare stands at the forefront with a mission to eradicate Hepatitis B from India.

We manufacture affordable hepatitis B medicine, accessible to all.

Without compromising the quality, we are committed to manufacturing the highest quality products.

(WHO-GMP certified).

We are the largest manufacturers and suppliers offering a pan-India supply of Hepatitis B medicine.