Safeguarding Little Livers and Gut How early diagnosis and specialized care at Ankura Hospital Saves Young Lives from Hepatitis and Gastroenteritis in India Dr Parijat Ram Tripathi, Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist Ankura Hospitals for Women & Children, Banjara Hills. Paediatric hepatitis and gastroenteritis are significant health concerns in children, necessitating prompt diagnosis and treatment. Hepatitis involves liver inflammation, while gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often resulting in severe dehydration. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical in both conditions to prevent serious complications. Globally, paediatric hepatitis affects millions of children. In 2023, there were approximately 1.5 million new cases of hepatitis A worldwide . Chronic hepatitis B affects about 296 million people globally , with a notable proportion being children who acquired the infection perinatally or during early childhood. In Indi