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10-07-2020The discovery of the hepatitis C virus and subsequent diagnostic and treatment tools allows the United States to make progress towards hepatitis C elimination..…
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OIDP Congratulates 2020 Nobel Laureates Who Discovered Hepatitis C Virus - Blog
Comment on the Draft National STI and Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plans 09-28-2020OIDP has published a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register to solicit input on the draft of the first-ever STI National Strategic Plan (STI Pla.… - Blog
Beyond Baby Boomers: Hepatitis C Now Heavily Impacting Multiple Generations 04-14-2020The data are being released along with CDC s new hepatitis C screening recommendations calling for:One-time screening for all adults 18 years and olderScreen... - Blog
USPSTF Invites Comment on Recommendation on Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults 09-20-2019 - Blog
HHS’s Corinna Dan Shares Highlights from Viral Hepatitis Presentation from USCA [video] 09-09-2019The many intersections between and opportunities for collaborative responses to HIV and viral hepatitis were discussed in several sessions at the 2019 U.S. Conf… - Blog
Video Conversations from the 2019 U.S. Conference on AIDS this Week 09-04-20194:00 PM (EDT) Highlights from the Opening Plenary on Ending the HIV EpidemicThe first conference plenary session will feature conversations with several federa.… - Blog
Tribal Public Health Stakeholders Share Input on National Strategies for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs 06-21-2019 - Blog
Participants at CDC’s National HIV Prevention Conference Weigh In on Next National HIV and Viral Hepatitis Strategies, Developing a Federal STD Plan 04-04-2019Support navigators for HIV-negative clients.Identify innovative uses of social media and web-based tools to reach and engage young people.Hold health centers a.… - Blog
July 28 Is World Hepatitis Day—Opportunity to Raise Awareness about a Common Coinfection among People Living with HIV 07-27-2018People living with HIV in the United States are often affected by chronic viral hepatitis; about one-third are coinfected with either hepatitis B virus (HBV) o.… - Blog
States Invited to Join New HHS Hepatitis C Medicaid Affinity Group 10-06-2017 - Blog
In Case You Missed It: Highlights from the 2017 USCA 09-21-2017Live from the 2017 U.S. Conference on AIDS – Conversations on HIV-related Stigma and Curing HCV CoinfectionConversations on Viral Suppression... - Blog
Live from the 2017 U.S. Conference on AIDS – Conversations on HIV-related Stigma and Curing HCV Coinfection [video] 09-07-2017The 2017 U.S. Conference on AIDS (USCA) opened today in Washington, DC, gathering over 3,000 community leaders and HIV advocates to learn the latest information… - Blog
Viral Hepatitis and Indian Health Services Highlights from USCA 2016 09-17-2016 - Blog
Updated Know Hepatitis B Campaign Materials from CDC Now Available – Tools To Increase HBV Awareness and Testing Among Asian American and Pacific Islanders 05-31-2016Summary: Blog post about new hepatitis B campaign resources from CDC.The end of May marks the close of both Hepatitis Awareness Month and Asian-Pacific American… - Blog
New Funding to Support Curing Hep C among People of Color Living with HIV 05-27-2016HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau recently announced two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs), supported with resources from the Secretary’s Minority AIDS.… - Blog
At the Forefront of Public Health: The Cherokee Nation’s Hepatitis C Elimination Program and the Indian Health Service’s Hepatitis C Testing Program 05-19-2016 - Blog
New! HHS Viral Hepatitis Twitter Handle 05-18-2016 - Blog
Hepatitis Awareness Month: Join the Twitter Chat! 05-10-2016Increase national awareness about the incidence and prevalence of hepatitis A, B, and C, and the differences between them;Increase awareness about prevention a.… - Blog
Hepatitis C Kills More Americans than Any Other Infectious Disease 05-06-2016New CDC studies underscore urgency of hepatitis C testing and treatment, especially for baby boomers Deaths associated with hepatitis C reached an all-time high… - Blog
FDA Issues Revised Draft Guidance on Developing New Hep C Treatments 05-06-2016FDA has revised a draft guidance, titled Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Developing Direct-Acting Antiviral Drugs for Treatment. The purpose of the guidanc…