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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan was appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in the South-East Asia region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amitabh Bachchan has recently been appointed WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis In South-East Asia Region.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hepatitis & PETA Apart from UNICEF and various other government causes, Bachchan was appointed the Hepatitis Goodwill Ambassador by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Detailed explanation-4: -Mr Amitabh Bachchan on 13 March 2015 was roped in as the brand ambassador for Union Government’s campaign against Hepatitis B, a critical public problem in India.

Detailed explanation-5: -SEAR/PR/1707 Mumbai: The World Health Organization and its Goodwill Ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia Region, Mr Amitabh Bachchan, have welcomed India’s national action plan for viral hepatitis which aims to reach life-saving drugs and diagnostics to over 50 million affected people across the country.