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Aiming towards hepatitis C virus elimination in Greece

Citation:

Papatheodoridis GV, Goulis J, Sypsa V, Lionis C, Manolakopoulos S, Elefsiniotis I, Anagnostou O, Tsoulas C, Hatzakis A, Dalekos G. Aiming towards hepatitis C virus elimination in Greece. Ann Gastroenterol. 2019;32:321-329.

Abstract:

There are estimated to be 74,000-134,000 patients living with chronic hepatitis C in Greece, but only 20-30% of them are aware of their disease status. In July 2017, the Hellenic National Plan for Hepatitis C was announced in alignment with the World Health Organization goals for the eradication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) by the year 2030. This article discusses the epidemiology and current treatment of chronic hepatitis C in Greece. Additionally the authors propose actions on how to bring back to care diagnosed patients lost to follow up, optimize access to care for HCV-infected people who inject drugs, and increase HCV screening in the general population. The medical community in Greece can play a pivotal role in the implementation of the HCV National Plan and in the efforts to reach the goal of HCV elimination.

Notes:

Papatheodoridis, George VGoulis, JohnSypsa, VanaLionis, ChristosManolakopoulos, SpiliosElefsiniotis, IoannisAnagnostou, OlgaTsoulas, ChristosHatzakis, AngelosDalekos, George NengGreece2019/07/03 06:00Ann Gastroenterol. 2019 Jul-Aug;32(4):321-329. doi: 10.20524/aog.2019.0375. Epub 2019 Apr 5.