Welcome to the HEPCanada web site!
HEPCanada is a national patient advocacy association that was established in 2014. The association’s primary mandate is to educate and assist Canadians who are infected with the hepatitis C (Hep C) virus. In particular, we strive to speak for the BOOMER population, our peer group, in Canada and worldwide.
We believe that testing without treatment can and likely will cause extreme torment to those who cannot afford treatment. Particularly for those who are asymptomatic and have been living with Hep C for years, if not decades, without the anguish and stigma that testing positive will evoke. No testing without treatment.
If you test - you must treat
We are encouraged that provincial governments are now providing immediate and universal access to treatment, for those who test positive for Hep C. We believe that there should be expanded diagnostic testing for all Canadians born between 1945 - 1975. In particular for those who have used intravenous drugs (ever), have been tattooed, had a blood transfusion or were in hospital undergoing any type of invasive procedure before 1985.
Government funded treatment now provides 100% coverage for most Health Canada approved hepatitis C direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Treatment is initiated regardless of stage of disease, co-morbidities or viral load. These are most welcome developments. We applaud the provincial health ministries and the drug manufacturers of DDAs who have negotiated these manageable treatment costs.
Government funded treatment now provides 100% coverage for most Health Canada approved hepatitis C direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Treatment is initiated regardless of stage of disease, co-morbidities or viral load. These are most welcome developments. We applaud the provincial health ministries and the drug manufacturers of DDAs who have negotiated these manageable treatment costs.
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Membership is free-of-charge and your anonymity is assured.
Membership is free-of-charge and your anonymity is assured.
No Testing Without Treatment
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