Helpful snapshot of countries' progress on viral #hepatitis elimination based on 11 central policy indicators.
Aiming to create #HBV & #HCV elimination index.

Where's your country at? (no Aussies please ), and what needs improving?

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Indicators:
1 National plan/strategy
2 Reliable national epidemiological data
3 Estimate of economic burden
4 Mandatory screening of donated blood
5 Harm-reduction programmes
6 Free birth-dose vaccination
7 Third-dose vaccine coverage
8 Publicly funded screening

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9. HBV treatment subsidised by the government or on national emergency medicine list
10. HCV treatment (DAAs) subsidised by government or on national emergency medicine list
11. Free HCV treatment (DAAs) for nationals

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#Vietnam mid-table, but...
"the index does not consider the HBV or HCV burden of a country or territory and some heavily burdened countries, such as Nigeria, Russia, and #Vietnam, scored poorly, indicating that urgent action needs to be taken in these settings."

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