Prevention
Educational materials that cover preventative measures and harm reduction strategies to prevent the transmission of hepatitis C.
Materials in this section
Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Among HIV-Positive MSM
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C among HIV-positive men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis More
Prevalence of Viral Hepatitis in Street Adolescents in Togo
Street adolescents in low income setting exposed to hepatitis B and C, and disadvantaged by lifestyle: a Togolese cross-sectional study More
A Framework for Approaching Hepatitis C Reinfection in People Who Use Drugs
A review, published in Clinical Liver Disease, summarizes HCV reinfection incidence and outcomes among PWIDs and describes a multifaceted approach to addressing HCV reinfection among PWIDs. More
Monitoring Progress Towards the Elimination of Hepatitis C as a Public Health Threat in Norway
Monitoring progress towards the elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat in Norway: A modelling study among people who inject drugs and immigrants More
Illicit Fentanyl Use Linked to Increased Risk of Hepatitis C Among People Who Use Drugs
Findings reveal shortfalls in hepatitis C elimination efforts in the United States and Mexico. More
Madrid-Based Study Shows Drop in HCV Rates Among Those Who Inject Drugs
A study from Spain reveals a decline in HCV infection rates among people who use drugs, suggesting that targeted screening programs are advancing the WHO goal of HCV elimination by 2030. More
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
Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C, and Syphilis Among Aspirant Migrant Workers of Bangladesh
A study assesses the prevalence of hepatitis B, C, HIV, TB, syphilis, kidney and liver diseases along with presence of infections among aspirant migrant workers of Bangladesh. More
Future Prospects, Approaches, and the Government’s Role in the Development of a Hepatitis C Virus Vaccine
A review highlights the urgent need for a preventive HCV vaccine and the significance of collaborative efforts between scientists, politicians, and public health organizations to reach this important public health goal. More
