Download or read book Updated recommendations on treatment of adolescents and children with chronic HCV infection and HCV simplified service delivery and HCV diagnostics written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Updated recommendations on treatment of adolescents and children with chronic HCV infection written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This policy brief focuses on the new recommendations on treatment of adolescents and children ages ≥3 years with chronic HCV infection. The new treatment recommendations that extend the 2018 “treat all” recommendation for adults with chronic HCV infection to include adolescents and children down to 3 years, and to align the existing recommended pangenotypic DAA regimens (SOF/DCV, SOF/VEL and G/P) for adults, to those for adolescents and children. This alignment is expected to simplify procurement, promote access to treatment among children in LMICs and contribute to global efforts to eliminate the disease.
Download or read book Updated recommendations on HCV simplified service delivery and HCV diagnostics written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This policy brief, one of two on the updated HCV guidelines, focuses on the new recommendations on simplified service delivery for a public health approach to HCV testing, care and treatment. These recommendations include decentralization, integration and task-sharing, in addition to the use of POC HCV viral load assays and reflex viral load testing. Simplified service delivery (decentralization, integration and task sharing): Expansion of HCV testing and treatment services, ideally at the same site, through decentralization of care to lower-level facilities; integration with existing services, such as in primary care, harm reduction programmes, prisons and HIV ervices; and promotion of task sharing through delivery of HCV testing, care and treatment by appropriately trained non-specialist doctors and nurses. HCV diagnostics – use of Point-of-care (POC) HCV RNA viral load and reflex HCV RNA viral load testing: The use of point-of-care (POC) HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) assays is now recommended as an alternative approach to laboratory-based RNA assays to diagnose viraemic infection. This is especially applicable to marginalized populations, such as persons who inject drugs, and hard-to-reach communities with limited access to health care and high rates of loss to follow-up.
Download or read book Consolidated guidelines on HIV viral hepatitis and STI prevention diagnosis treatment and care for key populations written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations outline a public health response for five key populations (men who have sex with men, trans and gender diverse people, sex workers, people who inject drugs and people in prisons and other closed settings). They present and discuss new recommendations and consolidate a range of recommendations and guidance from current WHO guidelines. Particularly for key populations, social, legal, structural and other contextual factors both increase vulnerability to HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs and obstruct access to health and other essential services. These guidelines highlight the critical importance of addressing structural barriers in all settings as a priority. In most countries, inadequate coverage and poor quality of services for key populations continue to undermine responses to HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs. All countries should prioritise reaching key populations and supporting key population communities to lead the response and provide equitable, accessible and acceptable services. In most countries, inadequate coverage and poor quality of services for key populations continue to undermine responses to HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs. All countries should prioritise reaching these key populations and supporting key population communities to lead the response and provide equitable, accessible and acceptable services to these groups.
Download or read book Guidelines for the prevention diagnosis care and treatment for people with chronic hepatitis B infection written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis B (HBV) infection is a major public health problem and cause of chronic liver disease. The 2024 HBV guidelines provide updated evidence-informed recommendations on key priority topics. These include expanded and simplified treatment criteria for adults but now also for adolescents; expanded eligibility for antiviral prophylaxis for pregnant women to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HBV; improving HBV diagnostics through use of point-of-care HBV DNA viral load and reflex approaches to HBV DNA testing; who to test and how to test for HDV infection; and approaches to promote delivery of high-quality HBV services, including strategies to promote adherence to long-term antiviral therapy and retention in care. The 2024 guidelines include 11 updated chapters with new recommendations and also update existing chapters without new recommendations, such as those on treatment monitoring and surveillance for liver cancer.
Download or read book Differentiated and simplified pre exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2022-07-31 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Global hepatitis report 2024 written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first consolidated WHO report on viral hepatitis epidemiology, service coverage and product access, with improved data for action. This report presents the latest estimates on the disease burden and the coverage of essential viral hepatitis services from 187 countries across the world. The report also updates progress made since 2019 in improving access to health products for both hepatitis B and C in low- and middle-income countries, with information from 38 countries that together comprise nearly 80% of global viral hepatitis infections and deaths. The report provides a regional perspective, analysing the barriers and opportunities for countries in each of the 6 WHO regions to expand access to health products for viral hepatitis. It presents actions for countries and stakeholders to accelerate the scaling up of effective viral hepatitis interventions within a public health approach.
Download or read book Working for a brighter healthier future written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-05-27 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO has progressively strengthened its work for adolescent health, growing its portfolio of research, norms and standards, country support and advocacy, and expanding the scope of work across over 17 departments, regional and country offices to address the multifaceted needs of the global adolescent population. Central to a coordinated approach to adolescent health across the organization is the HQ Interdepartmental Technical Working Group on Adolescent Health and Well-being. In 2021, the group produced the first report on its work on adolescent health and well-being, celebrating efforts across many areas of work and all levels of the organization. This is the second in the series of biennial reports that comes on the wake of the Global Forum for Adolescents 2023 and is powered by its 1.8 Billion Young People for Change campaign. The report describes WHO’s efforts to elevate adolescent health and well-being through collaboration and by coordinating new initiatives, addressing emerging needs and establishing ambitious objectives with its development partners and adolescents. Target audience: this WHO serial publication is designed to be used by policy-makers, media and donors.
Download or read book Guide to conducting programme reviews for HIV viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guidance for country validation of viral hepatitis elimination and path to elimination written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The selection and use of essential medicines written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 24th meeting of the WHO Expert Committee on Selection and Use of Essential Medicines was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 24 to 28 April 2023. The Committee considered 85 applications proposing additions, changes and deletions of medicines, medicine classes and formulations on the Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The Committee evaluated the scientific evidence for effectiveness, safety and cost- effectiveness of the medicines in question. The Committee also considered a review of the age-appropriateness of formulations of essential medicines for children, the AWaRe classification of antibiotics, and other matters relevant to the selection and use of essential medicines.
Download or read book New recommendation on hepatitis C virus testing and treatment for people at ongoing risk of infection written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2023-04-14 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book WHO implementation tool for pre exposure prophylaxis PrEP of HIV infection Module 13 Integrating STI services written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2022-09-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO's pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection implementation tool contains modules for a range of stakeholders to support them in the consideration, planning, introduction, implementation and roll-out of PrEP services. The modules can be used on their own or in combination. In addition, there is a module for individuals interested in or already taking oral PrEP. The STI integration module compiles existing WHO recommendations, systematic scientific literature reviews and other relevant publications to provide suggested implementation approaches. It is the product of collaboration among many experts, community organizations and networks, providers, implementers, researchers and partners from all regions. The STI integration module is divided into 2 parts: the first focuses on programme managers and other decision-makers, and the second on health care workers. People who use PrEP will also benefit from it.
Download or read book Clinical and Diagnostic Virology written by Tim Wreghitt and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the first edition was published in 2009, there have been significant advances in diagnostics and management of viral infections, as well as newly discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and Zika virus. This new edition provides up-to-date information on the key developments in clinical and diagnostic virology, especially molecular diagnosis, with guidance on new molecular and bedside tests. Effective antiviral treatments and novel combinations of treatments recently introduced are covered in depth. Infection control precautions and pandemic preparedness are discussed, with a focus on recent outbreaks. As with the first edition, coverage is succinct and practical with easily accessible information in algorithms and tables, and standardised chapter layouts organised from A to Z. This is an ideal introduction to complex topics for healthcare trainees, as well as a handy and easily accessible reference for more experienced hospital clinicians and primary care physicians.
Download or read book Guidelines on Hepatitis B and C Testing written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Testing and diagnosis of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infection is the gateway for access to both prevention and treatment services, and is a crucial component of an effective response to the hepatitis epidemic. Early identification of persons with chronic HBV or HCV infection enables them to receive the necessary care and treatment to prevent or delay progression of liver disease. Testing also provides an opportunity to link people to interventions to reduce transmission, through counselling on risk behaviors and provision of prevention commodities (such as sterile needles and syringes) and hepatitis B vaccination. These are the first WHO guidelines on testing for chronic HBV and HCV infection and complement published guidance by WHO on the prevention, care and treatment of chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis B infection. These guidelines outline the public health approach to strengthening and expanding current testing practices for HBV and HCV, and are intended for use across age groups and populations.
Download or read book Accelerating access to hepatitis C diagnostics and treatment written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO approved more hepatitis direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for the treatment of infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2020 which helped low- and middle-income countries increase the number of registered treatments, reduce prices of a full treatment under US$100 – update is as low as $60 for three months, and strive towards hepatitis C elimination. For the first time, this year’s report includes information on hepatitis C diagnostics. With a focus on selected countries with diverse HCV epidemics, the report provides updates on the various dimensions of access to HCV diagnostics and pharmaceutical products, including product pricing, the regulatory environment and patent status, which together shape the national hepatitis response in different settings. It highlights key areas for action by ministries of health and other government decision-makers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and technical partners. Globally, at the end of 2017, only 5 million – or 7% – of the 71 (62–79) million people chronically infected with HCV had cumulatively received treatment with DAAs. As countries continue to tackle the disease burden and service disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to ensure that the recent momentum and gains in the response to hepatitis C are not lost. Against this backdrop, this report is a strong reminder to continue to invest in building resilient and sustainable health systems that are focused on universal health coverage.
Download or read book A National Strategy for the Elimination of Hepatitis B and C written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis B and C cause most cases of hepatitis in the United States and the world. The two diseases account for about a million deaths a year and 78 percent of world's hepatocellular carcinoma and more than half of all fatal cirrhosis. In 2013 viral hepatitis, of which hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the most common types, surpassed HIV and AIDS to become the seventh leading cause of death worldwide. The world now has the tools to prevent hepatitis B and cure hepatitis C. Perfect vaccination could eradicate HBV, but it would take two generations at least. In the meantime, there is no cure for the millions of people already infected. Conversely, there is no vaccine for HCV, but new direct-acting antivirals can cure 95 percent of chronic infections, though these drugs are unlikely to reach all chronically-infected people anytime soon. This report, the second of two, builds off the conclusions of the first report and outlines a strategy for hepatitis reduction over time and specific actions to achieve them.
