Mumbai: Reinforcing its commitment to preventive healthcare and community awareness, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre successfully hosted LIVer FEST Season 2, a dedicated liver health awareness initiative that brought together over 250 attendees, including doctors, patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and members of the public, at the Hall of Culture, Nehru Centre, Worli.
Designed to address the rising burden of fatty liver disease in India, the event served as a unique platform for education, engagement, and empowerment. Through expert-led discussions, patient testimonials, and interactive sessions, attendees gained practical insights into early diagnosis, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications that can significantly improve liver health.
The event commenced with an insightful session by Dr. Aabha Nagral, Director – Gastroenterology, Chief Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician, Jaslok Hospital, who spoke about the growing prevalence of fatty liver disease, its often-silent progression leading to several other serious life-threatening illnesses. Most importantly, she also cited that it’s reversible with medical expert guided lifestyle corrections supported with data of over 100 patients who were a part of this Fatty Liver Program. The 3-Month Comprehensive Fatty Liver Reversal Program is a unique, patient-centered initiative that brings together leading specialists — including physiotherapists, endocrinologists, nutritionists, psychologists, hepatologists, and general physicians — all under one roof in a seamlessly coordinated manner. Designed to optimize patient time and outcomes, the program ensures that every aspect of care, from physical activity and nutrition to psychological support and specialized liver management, is addressed in an integrated fashion. This holistic approach empowers patients to achieve effective fatty liver reversal through expert-guided interventions delivered in a collaborative environment.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Vinod Chanrai, Chairman, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, and Mr. Jitendra Haryan, CEO, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, reaffirmed the hospital’s vision of making preventive healthcare accessible through sustained community engagement and patient education.
One of the most impactful segments of the event was the patient felicitation and experience-sharing session, where individuals shared their journeys of overcoming fatty liver disease through medical guidance, lifestyle changes, and continued support. Their stories resonated deeply with the audience, inspiring many to prioritise their own liver health.
Following the keynote session, Dr. Aabha Nagral moderated a multidisciplinary panel discussion featuring Endocrinologist Dr. Shaival Chandalia; Physiotherapists Dr. Reena Javkar and Dr. Salomi Sequeira, Clinical Nutritionists Ms. Sonal Chandalia, Ms. Safala Mahadik and Ms. Ishita Das; Psychologists Ms. Ritika Aggarwal and Ms. Tanya Raj, along with patient relatives Dr. Anand Bhabhor and Mrs. Renuka Bose. The panel explored the multidisciplinary approach to managing fatty liver disease, discussing topics including obesity, diabetes, nutrition, exercise, mental well-being and long-term liver health. The interactive session also addressed common myths and audience questions, encouraging meaningful dialogue between experts, patients and caregivers.
Adding a fun and engaging element to the event, participants took part in a liver health quiz, healthy eating demonstrations and wellness activities, making complex health information easy to understand and apply in everyday life.
Speaking on the success of the initiative, Dr. Aabha Nagral, Director – Gastroenterology, Chief Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, said:
“Fatty liver disease has become one of the most common yet overlooked lifestyle disorders today. Through LIVer FEST Season 2, we wanted to move beyond the hospital setting and engage directly with the community. It was heartening to see such enthusiastic participation, thoughtful discussions, and a genuine willingness among people to understand how simple lifestyle changes can prevent serious liver disease. Awareness is the first step towards prevention, and events like these play an important role in building healthier communities.”
Mr. Jitendra Haryan, CEO, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, said:
“The overwhelming response to LIVer FEST Season 2 reinforces the growing need for credible, patient-centric health awareness initiatives. At Jaslok Hospital, we believe that empowering individuals with the right knowledge is just as important as providing world-class clinical care. We remain committed to creating platforms that encourage prevention, early diagnosis, and informed healthcare decisions.”
Mr. Vinod Chanrai, Chairman, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, added:
“Healthcare extends far beyond treating illness; it is about enabling people to lead healthier lives through awareness, education, and early intervention. LIVer FEST reflects Jaslok Hospital’s continued commitment to preventive healthcare, and we are delighted to see the community embrace this initiative with such enthusiasm. We hope this inspires many more individuals to prioritise their liver health before disease progresses.”
With growing public participation and meaningful conversations around liver wellness, LIVer FEST Season 2 reaffirmed Jaslok Hospital’s commitment to advancing preventive healthcare and improving public awareness about one of India’s fastest-growing lifestyle-related health concerns.
