In November, representatives from international liver associations called for hepatitis C testing and treatment to be simplified globally. Spearheaded by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), the Latin American Association for the Study of the Liver (ALEH) and the Asian Pacific…
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News: Four countries agree to lead the way on an intersectoral approach to HIV, TB & viral hepatitis
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…
Research: Modelling for microelimination in 3 regions of Switzerland
New research published in Swiss Medical Weekly models the current epidemiology of hepatitis C virus in three regions of Switzerland, identifying increases in diagnosis and treatment rates that may be required to achieve the goals of the Swiss Hepatitis Strategy. According to the study, elimination of chronic hepatitis C infection in eastern (region of St…
News: AbbVie and MPP complete licensing agreement to ensure access to G/P in 99 low and middle-income countries
AbbVie and MPP complete a new licensing agreement to ensure access to G/P in 99 low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries and territories
News: Millions flock to free tests as Egypt seeks to eradicate hepatitis C
Reuters published a story this week on a massive campaign to identify and treat patients suffering from hepatitis C infection in Egypt. The aim of the campaign is to screen the entire adult population — or 50 million people — in an attempt to eliminate the disease from the country by 2022. The campaign, Reuters…
Microelimination.org: resources for individuals and organizations interested in hepatitis C microelimination 