Remaining barriers in the ​
​ELIMINATION of hepatitis C.

Provincial/Territorial Plans

AHC calls on to the provinces and territories to use the STBBI Framework and the Elimination Blueprint to develop resourced implementation plans that include a strategy toward the elimination of hepatitis C in Canada by 2030, in line with our WHO commitments.​ Read more...

Testing

AHC calls for Provincial/Territorial implementation plans to include the recommendation of a one-time test for hepatitis C to be offered to all adults born between 1945-1975, and to implement simplified testing procedures. Read more...

Treatment Access

AHC calls for the Provinces and Territories to:
  • continue to develop population-specific strategies and dedicate resources to overcome the barriers that many Canadians still face regarding diagnosis and treatment: waitlists, geographical/ socio-economical/ cultural challenges.
  • increase capacity among healthcare practitioners for treatment.
  • include re-treatments in reimbursement formularies.
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Pricing

Action Hepatitis Canada calls Provinces and Territories to continue to negotiate lower prices for DAA medications. Read more...