Tuesday, 28 July 2020

NHS Tayside claims it has 'effectively eliminated' hepatitis C

NHS Tayside claims it has 'effectively eliminated' hepatitis C A Scottish health board has claimed to be the first region in the world to effectively eliminate hepatitis C.

NHS Tayside developed a pioneering approach to treating the blood borne virus in 2012, which targeted injecting drug users.

The health board said around 90% of infections occur through sharing needles. BBC News

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