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UKHSA 📅 02 Apr 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Infectious Disease

Hepatitis C infections in people who inject drugs continue to fall

New report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England.

ClinicaliQ Brief
  • Hepatitis C incidence among people who inject drugs in England continues to decline, indicating successful public health interventions in this high-risk population
  • Progress towards hepatitis C elimination in England is being sustained, likely reflecting effective harm reduction strategies and increased treatment access
  • The declining trend demonstrates the feasibility of controlling hepatitis C transmission in traditionally hard-to-reach populations through coordinated public health efforts
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New report highlights continued progress in eliminating hepatitis C in England.

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