Global Health & Medicine 2021;3(5):283-287.

HCV elimination in Hong Kong – Non-government organisation (NGO) activities

Lai JC, Ho AH, Wu CW, Wong GL

Abstract

World Health Organization (WHO) calls for global hepatitis strategy to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. Yet many high-income countries were unable to achieve HCV elimination by 2030. Apart from the tremendous efforts and resources from the governments, many non-government organizations (NGOs) have been working very hard to contribute to HCV elimination. In Hong Kong, the Center for Liver Health of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has been working very closely with various NGOs to educate and screen subjects who previously use intravenous drugs. In this review article, we discussed in details the New Life New Liver Program, and the barriers to HCV elimination, with special highlight the role of NGOs in overcoming the barriers.

KEYWORDS: DAA, hepatitis elimination, IVDU, treatment uptake

DOI: 10.35772/ghm.2021.01049

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