New Delhi, May 20 -- The healthcare ecosystem in India is currently confronting a massive epidemiological shift. Liver diseases are no longer just a clinical concern. They represent a severe public health crisis with deep economic ramifications. Recent data underscores the severity of this reality. A 2026 Lancet report revealed that an alarming 38.9% of Indian adults now suffer from Metabolically Dysregulated Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Compounding the issue, the 2026 WHO Global Hepatitis Report indicated that India bears nearly 69% of all global hepatitis B-related deaths.

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