The aim of infohep.org is to develop a high-quality online resource
to increase awareness of viral hepatitis, its treatment, and the needs of people
living with viral hepatitis in Europe.
infohep.org is produced by NAM. You can find
out more about NAM here.
We want to provide
access to accurate, clear information to support health professionals and
advocates working in the hepatitis field across Europe.
There have been recent hepatitis treatment breakthroughs and
there are numerous exciting new drugs currently in clinical trials. But in
order to realise the benefits of new treatments for hepatitis, there needs to be
investment in developing and sharing skills and knowledge among healthcare
professionals and community advocates.
Successful treatment for viral hepatitis requires an
approach to treatment which respects the needs of the person living with
hepatitis. In order to support the people in their care effectively (for
example to assess their readiness for treatment and to offer support around taking
treatment), professionals need guidance and support in best practice.
We want to provide
information to support the development of both the public health and the human rights
cases for access to hepatitis treatment.
The cost of treatment is proving a barrier to access. There
are also other concerns relating to access to treatment; for example, there is
a need for integrated treatment programmes for people who inject drugs or for
those on substitution therapy. Breaking down these barriers and opening up
treatment access require strengthened community advocacy and policy
development.
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