Eradicating hepatitis C from the New South Wales prison system

Blogg, James; Wood, James; McGrath, Colette; Lobo, Camilla

doi:10.5694/mja17.01077

Topics

Digestive system diseases

Social determinants of health

Infectious diseases

Environment and public health

General medicine

In October 2016, we achieved the eradication and control of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in a New South Wales correctional centre, which we believe to be a first of its kind in NSW.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, Sydney, NSW

Correspondence: james.wood@justicehealth.nsw.gov.au

Acknowledgements:

We thank the Network for their support in conducting this project.

Competing interests:

No relevant disclosures.

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