Celebrated annually on July 28, World Hepatitis Day serves as a platform to increase worldwide consciousness about hepatitis. With an estimated 290 million people worldwide who are living with chronic hepatitis B or C, this silent epidemic has far-reaching consequences for individuals, families and communities alike. In this article, let us recap what are the different types of hepatitis, their mode of transmission, vaccinations and preventive measures available as well as addressing some of the common myths of hepatitis to raise awareness on this pressing public health challenge.