Decentralised same day test and treatment of hepatitis C levering existing peer support networks among men who inject drugs: feasibility and effectiveness

• Main Authors: Nalinikanta Rajkumar (Author), Lokeshwar Singh Khumukcham (Author), Dhabali Thangjam (Author), Surender Singh (Author), Giten Khwairakpam (Author), Sonjelle Shilton (Author), Amit Goel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among people who inject drugs in the state of Manipur, India, is 43%; however, access to care is poor. We piloted a Community-led and comprehensive hepatitis care model that included same-day HCV treatment at drug treatment centres....