Published by Hepatitis Australia - October 2017

This paper developed by Hepatitis Australia, in collaboration with AIVL, AFAO, NAPWHA, looks at the background of Australia’s policy responses to BBVs and why a revitalised response to HBV, HCV and HIV in prison settings is essential. With advances in medical treatments, including a cure for hepatitis C, and increasing acceptance and use of proven prevention strategies, the elimination of BBVs as a public health concern is achievable if there is political will and a cohesive, nationally led response that includes addressing BBVs in Australia’s prisons.

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