FDA Approves Daklinza/Sovaldi to Treat Hep C Genotype 1

People with opioid use disorder are commonly infected with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and/or HIV.  It is important that all providers delivering treatment to individuals with opioid use disorder understand appropriate prevention, screening and treatment strategies of HCV and HIV an...

Study shows that two out of five Bronx residents who test positive for hepatitis C are undiagnosed. The Health Department’s Viral Hepatitis Program offers free resources to support health care providers in hepatitis B and C screening and care.

In high income countries, the majority of new and existing hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections occur among people who inject drugs (PWID). In many low and middle income countries large HCV epidemics have also emerged among PWID populations.

Committee members educate the public about Hepatitis through presentations, tabling at health fairs, and distribution of resources throughout at-risk communities.