News
The section includes updates and press releases from hepCoalition and partner organizations. Includes highlights of upcoming events, actions, and important meetings.
Calendar
Curated list of key international conferences and meetings related to hepatitis C, substance user health, and harm reduction.
Partner News
The section includes updates from partner organizations on related advocacy efforts.
WHO Prequalifies the First Self-Test for Hepatitis C Virus
WHO has prequalified the first HCV self-test which can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis, accelerating global efforts to eliminate hepatitis C. More
FDA Permits Marketing of First Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test
Test Enables Single-Visit Testing and Treatment for Hepatitis C. More
Press Releases
Press releases from hepCoalition and partner organizations.
‘Time for $5’ Campaign Delivers 206,937 Signatures to Danaher Demanding a $5 Price for Their Medical Tests
US test maker Cepheid and parent corporation Danaher have ignored global calls for price reductions and have broken their promise from one year ago to be transparent about what it costs to make their medical tests. More
MSF and Partners Protest Medical Test Maker Cepheid and Danaher at International AIDS Conference
Time for $5 Campaign demands Cepheid reduce price of HIV, TB and hepatitis C tests to $5 each. More
