Dal decreto attuativo sullo screening HCV all'obiettivo di eliminazione
- Autori: Maria Giovanna Quaranta; Sabrina Valle; Lucia Craxì; Benedetta Mattioli; Loreta Kondili
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2023
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/622976
Abstract
In order to achieve by 2030 the WHO goal of hepatitis C elimination, considered a public health threat, a dedicated fund for the free of charge screening of hepatitis C is available in Italy, thanks to the Law Decree n. 162 of December 30, 2019 converted into Law no. 8 of February 28, 2020 (Art. 25-sexies). The Webinar "From the Decree on HCV Screening to the Elimination Target," organized by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità , ISS (the National Institute of Health in Italy) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, was an opportunity to provide an update on the screening and treatment strategies for HCV-infected patients in Italy. Several regional realities were presented and critical issues were discussed sharing possible solutions.