VHC: PROGRAMA DE ELIMINACION NACIONAL - Mexico (National program)
Virus targets
Hepatitis C
Type
Testing and treatment implementation
Setting
National
Phase
Active
Health outcomes
Incidence
Mortality
Prevalence
WHO region
Region of the Americas
Target goal
Country
Mexico
Key interventions
Blood safety
Community mobilization
Injection safety and infection control
Screening and diagnosis
Strategic data analysis
Treatment (direct or referral)
Target population
Adults
Incarcerated populations (current and former)
Men who have sex with men
Occupations with possible exposure
Persons who inject drugs
Pregnant women
Sexual contact(s)
Performance target
Blood safety
Care cascade: HBV testing
Care cascade: HCV diagnosis
Care cascade: HCV testing
Care cascade: HCV treatment
Injection safety
Summary and objectives
Objective: Elimination of HCV
Start date: October 2019
Challenges: Implementation country-wide
