California Hepatitis C Task Force

11/18/2025

Pakistan received a donation of medicines from Egypt to support the elimination of hepatitis C, fighting together for the future of world health.
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Health minister describes Egypt as model for public health interventions.

11/15/2025

’s newly signed legislation will allow Californians to buy insulin pens for $11 each beginning next year, expanding access to affordable, life-saving medication for patients living with .
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California's first insulin pens will be for sale two years after the governor’s promised delivery date in 2024.

11/12/2025

A study in Southwest Iran found that theory-based education can be successfully incorporated into harm reduction programs for people who use drugs, improving hepatitis B and C prevention among high-risk populations.
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Background Substance abuse, particularly injection drug use, remains a significant public health challenge in Iran, where an estimated 2 million people use illicit drugs daily. Injection drug users are at high risk for bloodborne infections such as hepatitis B and C, which contribute substantially t...

11/11/2025

China has approved the world’s first drug targeting a functional cure for hepatitis B that will be used with antiviral therapy for clearance of the disease surface antigen.
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China has approved the world's first domestically developed drug designed to achieve a functional cure for hepatitis B, marking a significant step in the global fight against the chronic liver infection.

11/10/2025

A study in examines how updated fatty liver disease terminology relates to obesity, insulin resistance, and — offering insights for prevention and treatment strategies.
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Background Definitions of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), metabolic dysfunction-associated FLD (MAFLD), and steatotic liver disease (SLD) have been proposed to better guide clinical practice and epidemiological studies. The effects of the nomenclature on the incidence of FLD and its associ...

11/07/2025

Prague faces increased hepatitis A cases, with health officials reporting nearly 890 cases in the capital, including almost 160 cases involving children.
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Hepatitis A is spreading fast in Prague, with over 60 new cases this week—matching the past three years—and infections reaching other regions.

11/06/2025

A UK biotech company aims to increase liver transplant accessibility by testing new technologies that repair and regenerate donated livers for the future of transplant accessibility.
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11/04/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! The is celebrating by dispelling common myths and providing free A1C screenings to all blood donors who haven’t tested in the past 12 months.
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Diabetes affects millions across the U.S., often silently, and can lead to serious complications like kidney failure, blindness, amputations and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. This November, the American Red Cross is spotlighting diabetes prevention by offering free A1C screenings to bl...

10/30/2025

Did you know? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine screening for all patients aged 13–64 as part of routine healthcare. Early detection saves lives and understanding HIV care is crucial.
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Published clinical guidelines for HIV.

10/29/2025

Alcohol-related and cancer are on the rise in the U.S., threatening the health of millions. Nearly 80% increase in alcohol-associated liver deaths over 20 years shows this is a serious American health crisis. Learn more:

Alcohol is leaving a bigger mark on Americans’ health than many realize. New research shows that drinking drives the surge in liver disease and cancer deaths across the country. 

10/26/2025

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all infants at birth, regardless of maternal HBV status. Early protection is crucial! Learn more about recommendations for screening, testing, and vaccination.

Learn hepatitis B vaccine recommendations, precautions, administration and more.

10/22/2025

Michigan's harm reduction programs are making a significant impact by saving lives and preventing hepatitis C cases through syringe services, naloxone distribution, and education. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/34mxm9ka