Testing
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Development and Optimisation of a Reception Testing Protocol Designed to Eliminate HCV in the UK Prison Population
A study shows that an opt-out HCV test and treat initiative in prison receptions is feasible and can be adapted to the needs of individual prisons as a viable way to achieve HCV micro-elimination. More
The New South Wales Dried Blood Spot Pilot
Testing, diagnosis, and treatment following the implementation of a program to provide dried blood spot testing for HIV and hepatitis C infections: the NSW DBS Pilot More
Point-of-Care Testing Increases HCV Treatment Uptake in Priority Settings in Australia
Among patients in 3 priority settings, the implementation of hepatitis C virus antibody and RNA point-of-care testing led to higher rates of testing, treatment uptake, and linkage to care. More
Launch of WHO Operational Guide on Priorities in Planning Person-Centred Hepatitis B and C Testing Services
Webinar, organized by the World Health Organization. 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
