Training and education resources on hepatitis C
A range of education, training and communication resources have been developed and updated to support implementation and roll out of new treatments.
Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns
Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns
Are you at risk?
Check whether you’re at risk of hepatitis C and choose where to get tested
National oversight
A National Hepatitis C Oversight Group is in place to guide and monitor implementation of the National Hepatitis C Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2020 – 2030 chaired by Professor Ed Gane.
In February 2017, Professor Gane was awarded New Zealand Innovator of the Year in recognition of his dedicated and innovative work contributing to the development of a cure for hepatitis C.
BPAC resource for primary care
A Best Practice Advocacy Centre (BPAC) resource has been developed to provide prescribers in primary care with comprehensive guidance on the management of patients with hepatitis C.
This resource was updated in January 2019 to highlight how hepatitis C management in primary care has changed with the new treatment available from 1 February.
Understanding hepatitis C – Know it. Test it. Treat it.
Resources have been developed to support a greater understanding of hepatitis C.
This includes a pamphlet explaining what is hepatitis C, who is at risk, the symptoms, how to avoid infecting others, and treatment options.
A poster is also available to raise awareness about who is at risk of hepatitis C and to encourage people to ask their health care professional about getting tested.