Care
Educational materials that provide data, models of care, and resources related to hepatitis C care. Focuses on the whole hepatitis C care continuum, including post-treatment care.
Materials in this section
Integration of Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in OAT Clinics in Canada
Findings from a study suggest that OAT programs are ideally positioned to reach people who previously injected or currently inject drugs to engage them in hepatitis C testing and treatment. More
Test-And-Treat Model with Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C in Migrants
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a test and treat model with direct-acting antivirals for HCV infection in migrants in southern Italy. More
Community-Led Hepatitis Care Model in India: Same-Day HCV Treatment Initiation at Drug Treatment Centers
A community-led and comprehensive hepatitis care model, including same-day HCV treatment initiation at drug treatment centers, piloted in Manipur, India, proved to be feasible and effective. More
Consolidated Guidelines on Person-Centred Viral Hepatitis Strategic Information
WHO releases a publication summarizing the proposed approach to collect, analyse, report, disseminate and use strategic information on viral hepatitis at the subnational, national and global levels. More
Eliminating Hepatitis C Virus Infections in Individuals Who Inject Drugs: A Novel Model of Community Pharmacy Care
In this model, community pharmacists in Washington state deliver all aspects of treating HCV infection in individuals who inject drugs. More
‘One-Stop’ Health Service in England Achieves High Rates of Hepatitis C Cure
A nurse-led project co-housed hepatitis C testing and treatment services at an addiction centre, creating a ‘one-stop’ health service resulting in 67% of eligible patients receiving treatment and 97% of treated patients cured of hepatitis C. More
Inspiring Short Film on Ireland’s Health Led Approach to Drugs Use
Watch Drugreporter’s video on Ireland’s innovative harm reduction tradition, and the country’s steps towards decriminalisation. More
Integrated HCV Treatment Fails to Address Psychological Distress in Patients with Substance Use Disorder
Patients in the integrated and standard care treatment arms reported similar SCL-10 scores indicative of psychological stress and symptom burden, both at baseline and after the completion of DAA treatment. More
Study Reveals Barriers to Hepatitis C Care in Vietnam’s Public Healthcare
A recent study highlighted the factors associated with the number of visits to one tertiary public hospital that serves as the referral clinic for two-thirds of Vietnam for hepatitis C treatment. More
People Who Inject Drugs: Testing and Treatment of HIV and HCV
Global, regional, and country-level coverage of testing and treatment for HIV and hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs: a systematic review More
