An inclusive and equitable medical approach to hepatitis C care in people who inject drugs (pwid’s)
Channel: F1000
Date: 2016-06-17

HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) epidemics in Manipur are driven by the use of intra-venous drugs. The estimated prevalence of HIV and HCV in people who inject drugs is between 21% and 29%. Here Simon Janes introduces an inclusive and equitable medical approach to hepatitis C care in people who inject drugs. He explains that through a this model the most vulnerable populations can be equitably included in the treatment for Hepatitis C and there is a need for program managers to understand, accept and adapt care models to issues of social function and stigmatisation that currently limit access to treatment.

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http://f1000research.com/slides/5-1028

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