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.
Materials in this section
C the Change: Six Innovations Reshaping Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment
Elimination of hepatitis C virus will require moving care beyond clinic walls and into the community spaces where patients live, work, and seek support. More
Jails Could Cut Hepatitis C Infections Nearly in Half with Testing and Treatment
Jail-based HCV interventions, especially those offering treatment, significantly enhance HCV elimination in people who inject drugs — and are a cost-effective public health strategy. More
At-Risk Groups Falling Behind in Global Effort to Eliminate Hepatitis C
A systematic review and meta-analysis assesses and compares HCV care cascades in four key populations: people living with HIV, people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, and incarcerated individuals. More
Mobile Telemedicine Improves Hepatitis C Treatment Uptake in Rural Areas
Integrating rapid diagnostics, low-barrier telemedicine, and harm-reduction support may improve hepatitis C outcomes for people who inject drugs in rural areas, highlighting the efficacy of mobile delivery systems over referral-based care. More
C-Free Study: Integrated Model of Care in Curing Hepatitis C in People Who Use Drugs in Thailand
The C-Free study concludes that community-based HCV treatment of people who use drugs in Thailand, within harm reduction settings, is safe and effective. More
A Decentralized Point of Service Triple Prevention and Treatment Model for Hepatitis B, C and HIV in PWID in South Africa
The model demonstrated a feasible approach to improve access for PWID in South Africa to viral hepatitis and HIV care. More
Facilitated Telemedicine Boosts Long-Term Recovery for Patients with HCV and OUD, with Andrew Talal, MD
Integrating facilitated telemedicine into opioid treatment programs led to sustained virological response, improved patient satisfaction, and long-term health gains 5 years post-cure. More
Telemedicine-Merged Opioid Program Boosts Hepatitis C Treatment
A study, focusing on the effectiveness and implementation of a telemedicine model for hepatitis C treatment, offers insightful implications for public health and medical practice. More
Continuity of HIV and Hepatitis C Care in Times of War – Five Times Ninety Project
The Five Times Ninety project was designed to investigate the practical utilization of a standardized protocol, as well as to analyze continuity of care for HIV and hepatitis C among refugees from Ukraine in Poland. More
New Data Raise a Tantalizing Question: Can We Eradicate HIV/HCV Coinfection?
Spain’s two-decade experience showed that a combination of unrestricted DAA access, targeted prevention, and persistent surveillance can drive HIV/HCV coinfection to astonishingly low levels at a national scale. More
