The National Viral Hepatitis Control Program has been integrated with various other national programs to prevent infection, provide free drugs and diagnostics to the infected citizens, an official statement said. NVHCP, launched in 2018, provides screening and treatment services, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of combating various viral diseases. Free diagnostics and drugs are being made available to all in need, for management of hepatitis C and hepatitis B. The government also supports universal screening of pregnant women for hepatitis B under reproductive and maternal health initiatives. To ensure 100 per cent hepatitis B birth dose to all newborns and Hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) to newborns of positive pregnant women, the government supports Universal Immunisation Programme along with hepatitis B birth dose within 24 hours of birth.