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.
Australia: Prison Needle Programs Could Save Millions in Hepatitis C Treatment Costs
A study found that every dollar invested in Australian prison needle and syringe programs could save more than two dollars in treatment costs for hepatitis C and injection-related infections. More
Global, Regional, and National Estimates of HCV Incidence Among PWID and Number of New Annual HCV Infections Attributable to Injecting Drug Use: A Multi-Stage Analysis
A study estimated HCV incidence among PWID before and since 2015, progress towards the 2030 target, and the number of new annual HCV infections attributable to injecting drug use since 2015. More
Diagnostics
Educational materials that cover basics of hepatitis C testing and barriers to getting diagnosed.
First Self-Test for Hepatitis C Virus
Whereas affordable HCV self-testing can improve HCV screening, the price and availability of virologic testing, required to confirm HCV diagnosis prior to treatment, remains a major obstacle to HCV elimination in LMICs and must be urgently addressed. More
Usability and Acceptability of Self-Testing for HCV Exposure in Pakistan
A study assessed the usability and acceptability of HCV antibody self-testing in a high HCV prevalence informal settlement in Karachi, Pakistan. More
Treatment
Treatment literacy materials that cover the basics of hepatitis C treatment, research on efficacy in different key populations, and global treatment uptake.
Integrated Hepatitis C Care in Syringe Service Programs Improves Outcomes for People Who Inject Drugs
Tailored models within syringe service programs can overcome barriers and improve HCV cure rates in underserved populations. More
HCV and HIV Coinfection: Decreasing Barriers to an HCV Cure With Use of a Simplified Treatment Algorithm
In 2023, the AASLD/IDSA treatment guidelines were updated to include the addition of the simplified algorithm in treatment-naive individuals with HIV/HCV coinfection. 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.
Collaborative HCV Care with Pharmacists Could Address System-Level Treatment Barriers
Collaborative care models with integrated pharmacy teams enhance HCV treatment initiation at diagnosis for marginalized populations; The NOW trial demonstrated the feasibility of same-day HCV treatment initiation in US. More
Clinical Outcomes and Prognostic Factors After HCV Clearance With DAA
Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors after HCV clearance with DAA in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients with advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis. More
