Belarus, Georgia, Portugal and Tajikistan have agreed to lead the way in adopting approaches to HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and viral hepatitis that include cooperation with sectors outside of health care. This pilot initiative follows the 2018 launch of the United Nations common position on ending HIV, TB and viral hepatitis through intersectoral collaboration. Signed by 14 United…
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Opinion: Micro-elimination potentially a “big deal” for hep C and HIV services
Following the British HIV Association’s (BHIVA) proposal of ambitious targets for eliminating hepatitis C in people living with HIV in the UK, a new editorial in The Lancet looks at some the benefits of microelimination strategies. “Focusing elimination efforts in smaller affected populations allows for quick, efficient targeting of treatment and prevention services,” the article…
Microelimination.org: resources for individuals and organizations interested in hepatitis C microelimination 