Learn
Educational materials that cover the basics of hepatitis C, prevention, testing, treatment, and care to use in trainings and advocacy discussions.
Prevention
Educational materials that cover preventative measures and harm reduction strategies to prevent the transmission of hepatitis C.
Recording of the EMCDDA Webinar: Drug Consumption Rooms in Europe
In May 2024, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) conducted a webinar to inform discussions on drug consumption rooms. More
Insights From Patient Who Cleared Hepatitis C Could Lead to Vaccine
By studying individuals who spontaneously clear hepatitis C infections, researchers have identified viable vaccine targets for a disease that infects 70 million worldwide with case numbers increasing every year. More
Diagnostics
Educational materials that cover basics of hepatitis C testing and barriers to getting diagnosed.
Point-of-Care Testing Increases HCV Treatment Uptake in Priority Settings in Australia
Among patients in 3 priority settings, the implementation of hepatitis C virus antibody and RNA point-of-care testing led to higher rates of testing, treatment uptake, and linkage to care. More
Efficacy of Assisted Partner Services for People who Inject Drugs in Kenya to Identify Partners with HIV and Hepatitis C
A study assessed whether assisted partner services could be used to find, test for HIV and HCV infections, and link to care the partners of people who inject drugs in Kenya. More
Treatment
Treatment literacy materials that cover the basics of hepatitis C treatment, research on efficacy in different key populations, and global treatment uptake.
Increased Social Support Linked to HCV Status Awareness, Treatment Uptake
Access to care, health insurance, and social support systems were associated with increased hepatitis C virus awareness and treatment among individuals with a history of injection drug use. More
JAMA Paper: In People with Opioid Use Disorder, Telemedicine Treatment for HCV Was More Than Twice as Successful as Off-Site Referral
The study is one of only a few randomized controlled trials that have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of using telemedicine to improve health care access for vulnerable populations. More
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.
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