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.
Canada: Study Finds Federal Needle Exchange Programs Reduce Health Care Costs and Blood-Borne Infections
Researchers from Canada and Australia sought to assess the return on investment for Canada’s prison needle exchange programs, and the potential impact of scaling it up, as part of efforts to eliminate blood-borne infections in prisons. More
Rate of Hepatitis C Reinfection After Successful Treatment Among PWID in Spain
Rate of hepatitis C reinfection after successful direct-acting antivirals treatment among people who inject drugs in Spain: the LIVERate study More
Diagnostics
Educational materials that cover basics of hepatitis C testing and barriers to getting diagnosed.
Testing and Treating Hepatitis C in a UK Remand Prison
An article explores a hepatitis C testing program implemented at a remand prison, highlighting the role of oral swabs and peer involvement in increasing testing rates. More
Priorities in Planning Hepatitis B and C Testing Services: New WHO Operational Guide
The purpose of the guide is to support countries in developing policies that define a strategic mix of hepatitis B and C testing approaches, tailored to their unique situation ensuring an impactful national response to the hepatitis epidemic. More
Treatment
Treatment literacy materials that cover the basics of hepatitis C treatment, research on efficacy in different key populations, and global treatment uptake.
Immunodeficiency, Injection Drug Use Linked to Failed HCV Treatment in People with HIV
DAAs achieve a 95% success rate in treating HCV among HIV patients, but 5% experience unsuccessful treatment; Lower CD4 cell counts, HCV genotype 4, and recent injection drug use are linked to higher odds of unsuccessful treatment. More
Preferences and Feasibility of Long-Acting Technologies for the Treatment of Hepatitis C - A Survey of Patients
A study explores the challenges and opportunities in long-acting HCV treatment across three LMICs: Egypt, Ethiopia and India. 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.
Greece: Telehealth Could Address HCV Care Barriers, Expand Treatment for People Who Inject Drugs
Telehealth can reduce barriers to HCV care for people who use drugs, addressing stigma and geographical challenges; Focus group participants in Greece recognized telehealth benefits but had concerns about diagnostic accuracy without physical exams. More
US: Telehealth Plus Local Peer Support Boosts Treatment Success for Hepatitis C in Rural Patients
A study in rural Oregon finds 66% of hard-to-reach patients cleared the virus with peer-assisted telehealth. More
