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Raising Awareness of Hepatitis C in Rural New York

People who use drugs (PWUD) are at the highest risk for acquiring hepatitis C.  The New York State (NYS) Hepatitis C Elimination plan has identified PWUD as the priority population for elimination.  New treatments available to cure hepatitis C should be made accessible to PWUD.  Guidelines support treating PWUD, even those actively using. As shown […]