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HCV Microelimination for High-risk Special Populations
Chung-Feng Huang1,2,3, Guan-Jhou Chen4,5, Chien-Ching Hung4,6,7,8,9
1Hepatobiliary Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital and College of Medicine and Center for Liquid Biopsy and Cohort Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The Journal of Infectious Diseases
|September 13, 2023
Summary
Microelimination strategies are crucial for achieving viral hepatitis elimination goals. This approach targets key populations vulnerable to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection, improving identification and care access.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Hepatology
Background:
- The World Health Organization aims to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030, but global progress is insufficient.
- Current strategies are falling short of national and global elimination targets.
- Microelimination offers a targeted approach to overcome these challenges.
Conclusions:
- HCV microelimination in special populations is essential for meeting global elimination targets.
- Targeted interventions within key populations can accelerate progress towards viral hepatitis elimination.
- Scaling up testing and treatment is vital for successful microelimination and achieving the 2030 goals.
Keywords:
care cascadecommercial sex workerdirect-acting antiviralend-stage renal diseasehemodialysisinjection drug usemen who have sex with mentransgender and gender-diverse populations
