The two-day LiverCon-9, a scientific conference to be held in Agartala on June 27–28, 2026, will focus on liver-related issues, including community hepatology and hepatitis prevention. The Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura will organise the event at AGMC to strengthen awareness and healthcare strategies.
Quick Glance: Key Information
- Event: LiverCon-9 Scientific Conference
- Venue: KLS Auditorium, Agartala Government Medical College, Tripura
- Dates: June 27–28, 2026
- Major Focus: Community hepatology, hepatitis prevention and advanced liver care
- Expected Participation: Around 250 doctors from Tripura
Agartala: The city is preparing to host a major medical discussion on liver health as experts from across India arrive for the ninth LiverCon. The conference will focus on shifting the approach from only treating liver diseases to preventing them through community awareness, early detection and healthcare participation.
The Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura is organising the two-day scientific event at the KLS Auditorium of Agartala Government Medical College on June 27 and 28.
Officials confirmed that community hepatology will be one of the key themes of this year’s conference. The initiative aims to involve healthcare workers and health volunteers in creating awareness about liver diseases and hepatitis prevention.
The formal inauguration will take place on June 27 at 5:30 PM. Padma Shri Dr Y K Chawla, former Director of PGIMER Chandigarh and a renowned liver specialist, will inaugurate the conference.
Tripura Health Secretary Kiran Gitte will attend the programme as chief guest. NHM Mission Director Saju Vaheed A, AGMC Principal Dr Tapan Majumder and TMC Principal Dr Arindam Dutta will also participate.
From Hospital Treatment to Community Prevention
The central message of LiverCon-9 is expected to highlight the importance of preventive healthcare. Liver diseases often progress silently. Therefore, early awareness and timely medical support remain critical.
The conference will introduce a dedicated session on community hepatology. During this session, experts will discuss the current challenges of liver diseases and future healthcare requirements.
Furthermore, discussions will cover the role of society in prevention, lifestyle changes and connections between liver disorders and other diseases.
Medical experts will also address how healthcare workers can support early identification of liver-related problems at the community level.
A major highlight of the event will be the release of the Agartala Declaration on Community Hepatology by the Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura.
The declaration aims to support efforts towards making Tripura free from hepatitis through stronger community-based interventions.
National Liver Experts to Share Advanced Medical Knowledge
LiverCon-9 will feature around 25 leading liver specialists from medical colleges and hospitals across India.
The scientific programme will include 13 sessions covering approximately 35 complex liver diseases.
The conference will discuss several critical areas:
| Medical Focus | Key Discussion Area |
|---|---|
| MASLD | Metabolic-related liver disease management |
| Variceal Bleeding | Advanced treatment approaches |
| Liver Cancer | Diagnosis and management strategies |
| Chronic Liver Failure | Long-term care options |
| Liver Transplantation | Modern treatment pathways |
| Cirrhosis & Diabetes | Managing associated health risks |
Experts including Padma Shri Dr S K Sarin, Dr Mahesh Goenka, Dr S P Mishra, Dr Akash Rai, Dr Jai Varghese and several other specialists, will participate.
Northeast India Faces Growing Need for Liver Awareness
According to healthcare observers, changing lifestyles, unhealthy food patterns and metabolic disorders are increasing concerns related to liver health.
Highly processed food consumption, obesity-related conditions and diabetes are among the factors linked with rising liver complications.
However, prevention remains possible through awareness, regular health monitoring and early treatment.
Tripura’s healthcare system has been expanding its focus on preventive medicine. Community participation could become an important factor in reducing future disease burden.
The involvement of health workers and volunteers may help improve awareness beyond urban healthcare centres.
News Analysis: Enewstime Desk Perspective
The focus on community hepatology at LiverCon-9 represents a wider shift in public health thinking. Traditionally, liver disease management depended heavily on hospitals and specialist care.
However, preventive healthcare models are now gaining importance. For a state like Tripura, where healthcare access varies between urban and remote areas, community awareness can influence early diagnosis.
The initiative also comes at a time when Northeast India faces multiple public health challenges, including lifestyle-related diseases and Enewstime Desk opined that the focus on stronger preventive strategies is the need of the hour.
Even as community-based healthcare does not replace specialist treatment, it creates a support system where people identify risks earlier and seek medical assistance sooner.
Furthermore, the Agartala Declaration could become a framework for future awareness programmes if implemented effectively.
The larger challenge will be maintaining coordination between medical institutions, government agencies, healthcare workers and communities.
LiverCon-9 therefore goes beyond a scientific conference. It reflects an attempt to connect advanced medical knowledge with grassroots healthcare delivery.
The long-term impact will depend on how effectively these discussions translate into public health action across Tripura.
