Time of change: Global movement towards access to hepatitis C treatment

Co-infection with hepatitis C and HIV is growing public health concern. HCV infection affects 20% of people living with HIV worldwide (WHO, 2012). HCV can complicate HIV treatment and accelerate the progression of HIV disease. HCV can become a leading cause of death among people living with HIV.

On the eve of World AIDS Day 2012, Eurasian Harm Reduction Network presents the fifth edition of EHRN‘s newsletter "The Voice of Harm Reduction“, which is devoted to Hepatitis C topic.

In the content you will find:

• Time of Change: Global Movement Towards Access to Hepatitis C Treatment
• Hepatitis C treatment mapping in EECA
• Advocacy campaigns: Hepatitis C Treatment Waiting List and local initiatives
• Reducing the Price of Hepatitis C Treatment: Mission Possible (story of the Egypt)
• Being heard (Civil society calls to reduce price)
• EHRN: who we are

EHRN’s newsletter ‚ "The Voice of Harm Reduction" is a tool for our members to network, exchange best practices, promote successes and advocate for what we collectively consider the most urgent regional matters related to harm reduction and drug policy in CEECA.

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