Union Home Minister Amit Shah marked World Liver Day with a powerful message on the importance of discipline and long-term commitment to health, stating that “there are no shortcuts” to a healthy life. Speaking at an event organized by the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi, Shah shared his personal success story of reversing type II diabetes through a strict regime of diet control, daily exercise, and lifestyle changes.
“I am now free from allopathic medicine and insulin,” Shah said, highlighting the efforts he began in 2020. His regimen included two hours of physical activity and six hours of quality sleep daily—habits he urged young people to adopt. “Youth must invest in their health today so they can contribute to the nation’s progress for decades to come,” he added, encouraging consistent lifestyle habits as the foundation for long-term wellness.
To commemorate World Liver Day, the ILBS launched a national campaign titled HEALD (Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention). The comprehensive program focuses on liver disease awareness, early screening, alcohol use disorder treatment, and community-based rehabilitation. It also seeks to reduce stigma around liver-related conditions by integrating mental health support and policy reform.
The event drew a large audience and several dignitaries, including Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. Chief Minister Gupta praised the liver as “a mother—quietly bearing pain and healing others,” and announced a plan to expand ILBS centres throughout Delhi to improve access to specialized care. She also stressed the importance of liver donation as a civic duty.
ILBS Director Dr. S.K. Sarin emphasized the urgent need for preventive care, stating that liver health is intrinsically linked to public health. “Fatty liver often comes before diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Prevention, not just treatment, must be our focus,” he said. He described HEALD as a future-oriented strategy that blends education with cutting-edge clinical care to combat the growing liver disease crisis in India.
The event also featured educational visuals, a tribute to liver disease survivors, and international cartoon submissions aimed at teaching children about liver health. Together, these efforts signal a major step toward making liver care a national health priority.
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