On a straight path to HCV elimination in children - new prospects for hepatitis C treatment in Poland

Abstract

Difficulties in achieving elimination targets of the World Health Organization's Global Strategy on viral hepatitis might be overcome through a new micro-elimination approach that allows for a quick, efficient targeting of treatment and prevention services. Particular focus on identification of high-risk and so far marginalized populations, such as children and adolescents, increases chances for HCV elimination on a country, and ultimately on a population level. Therefore, a broad access to safe and highly effective direct-acting antiviral drugs is of upmost importance in the pediatric population.