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South
East Health has the highest number of notifications of Hepatitis C
infection in NSW, comprising 18% of the State’s total notifications.
The surveillance, prevention and treatment of Hepatitis C represent
major challenges for the Area.
The
Hepatitis C Strategy was developed by the HIV/AIDS and Related Diseases
Unit
with considerable input from relevant service providers and advisory
agents. It provides information and direction on a broad range of
initiatives to address the disease. These include:
·
 Descriptive factors
related to Hepatitis C
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The prevalence of
Hepatitis C in SE Health’s general population and specific target groups
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A Profile of Hepatitis C
services in the Area
·
Key Strategic
Directions
·
Planning Issues and
Recommendations
·
Funding and Evaluation
Plans
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Hepatitis C Strategies
for 2000-2003
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