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England’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced it will offer a new treatment for hepatitis C in children. Children in England will be the first in the world to be...

In just about every aspect of our lives, there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing progress. With hep C, progress to improve awareness, increase access to treatment, and reduce stigma...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan: A Roadmap to Elimination (2021-2025) in January 2021. This plan is also referred to...

A few days ago, I noticed a story featured on the front page of the University of Alberta website that caught my eye: University of Alberta virologist, Michael Houghton, is...

If you are reading this, you probably know first-hand what hepatitis C stigma is. Stigma has been described as “perceived negative attribute that causes someone to devalue or think less...

Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...

Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...

Hepatitis C (Hep C) is highly curable disease, but delayed diagnosis can lead to long-term health consequences and spread of the disease to others. While original screening recommendations called for...

Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...

Many people who have hepatitis C don't know it; They can be infected, but not have any symptoms. More than 50% of people with hepatitis C will require treatment to...

It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one...

The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...

The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved Epclusa to treat hep C in children with any genotype. Epclusa is a combination of two drugs, sofosbuvir and...

A panel of experts in disease prevention recommends that all adults aged 18 to 79 should get screened for hepatitis C. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published this...

On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...

With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is especially true if you are immune-compromised due to...

For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about how the virus is transmitted, how it can...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of former HepatitisC.net advocate Barry Edge. Barry passed away on January 24th 2019, surrounded by his loving family. We are...

Two medications for the treatment of hepatitis C, Technivie and Viekira XR, have been discontinued, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The discontinuation is voluntary and not related...

Have you participated in a clinical trial? We want to hear more about your experience! We are conducting a short survey to understand how patients are involved in the clinical...