The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a bold stride towards combating Hepatitis C (HCV) through a $100 million pilot initiative targeted at eliminating HCV among high-risk populations. The vulnerable groups primarily include individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), severe mental illness (SMI), and those experiencing homelessness. Professionals in the domain…
Hepatitis, a liver infection that leads to extensive liver scarring, liver failure, and even deaths, is a significant global health concern. A large proportion of chronic liver diseases and liver failures are associated with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infections, with viral hepatitis being the tenth leading cause of death worldwide and the…