Reports reveal unevenness in Australia’s progress on hepatitis

The Fourth National Hepatitis B Mapping Report 2016 and the First National Hepatitis C Mapping Report 2016 were launched on 6 March. These reports reveal geographic disparities in Australia’s progress towards the elimination of viral hepatitis. “These reports show us that access to treatment and care for patients with viral hepatitis is not equitable across Australia. Primary care providers have an essential role in the diagnosis, immunisation, treatment and management of these conditions,” said Vanessa Towell, ASHM Policy and Education Division Manager.

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