The Liver Meeting 2023-Hepatitis C SIG - Overcoming Challenges

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Video Summary

The video transcript delves into the challenges and solutions in the Hepatitis C care cascade, focusing on gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of reinfections. Key points include utilizing electronic medical records, interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainable models for post-cure care, and harm reduction strategies. Dr. Dave Thomas highlights new tools for eliminating Hepatitis C, including a potential vaccine, point-of-care testing, and a single-injection cure. He stresses the importance of adaptation, innovation, engaging civil society, care navigation resources, and political support. There is also discussion on funding, regulatory pathways, patient involvement, and technical concerns regarding long-acting formulations. The overall message emphasizes ongoing support post-cure and the significance of addressing reinfection risk factors for better patient outcomes.

Keywords

Hepatitis C

care cascade

diagnosis

treatment

prevention

electronic medical records

interdisciplinary collaboration

post-cure care

harm reduction strategies

vaccine

point-of-care testing

single-injection cure

civil society