[Re-Engagement of Patients with Hepatitis C in the Context of COVID-19]

Hepatitis C virus infection is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Argentina, it is estimated that only 50% of infected people are diagnosed; of these, half have confirmed their diagnosis, and only 5% have access to treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this situation, further decreasing access to treatment. In this context, we developed a program to reconnect and simplify the patient care cascade, in order to facilitate access to diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of complications associated with hepatitis C virus infection.