Viral Hepatitis in Asia and the Pacific: Towards Elimination as a Public Health Threat

Viral Hepatitis in Asia and the Pacific: Towards Elimination as a Public Health Threat documents the narratives, innovations, and scope of work in the Asia-Pacific region in starting, consolidating, and moving towards the elimination of viral hepatitis. The Asia-Pacific region is disproportionately affected by viral hepatitis, accounting for two-thirds of the global burden. Countries from low-, middle- and high-income economies have adopted different strategies to address combating and eliminating viral hepatitis. The successful experiences of the Asia-Pacific region are valuable for other regions, especially the middle- and low-income countries moving towards the achievement of the 2030 goal of elimination. Strategies discussed include integrated approaches, negotiating universal access to diagnostics, and treatment options, including vaccines. Content further covers the critical barriers to achieve the 2030 targets for elimination of viral hepatitis and how to overcome them. This is the perfect reference for all hepatology researchers and elimination policy advocates who are dedicated to joining the fight for the 2030 goal of the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat. Focuses on the elimination of viral hepatitis as a global target through learning strategies and approaches in countries where hepatitis is most commonProvides the how? behind the elimination of viral hepatitis, including integrated approaches and shifts in science and policy?Presents updated information from multiple countries on the challenges and strategies that can be used toward the WHO's goal of eliminating viral hepatitis? INDICE: 1. Global background and overview of the epidemiology and responses to viral hepatitis the Asia-Pacific region2. Universal medicine access through lump-sum remuneration-Australia's approach to hepatitis C3. A simplified service model integrated in an existing public health system-De-centralised hepatitis C testing and treatment in Cambodia4. Central pooled procurement and price negotiation -China's strategy to make antivirals for hepatitis B & C treatment affordable5. Micro-elimination of viral hepatitis in India Punjab state6. Government-led initiatives-A Journey of improving hepatitis C treatment accessibility in Malaysia7. The first lower-middle-income country in the Asia-Pacific region to commit to hepatitis elimination-The Healthy Liver Programme in Mongolia8. Universal hepatitis B immunization9. Barriers to achieve the 2030 targets for elimination of viral hepatitis and coherent public health policies to address the viral hepatitis challenges in the region10. The 'how' of shifting a global paradigm: from dual to triple elimination of HIV, syphilis and viral hepatitis B

• ISBN: 978-0-443-23629-7
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés