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Eurasian Harm Reduction Network Launches Hepatitis C e-Resource

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December 16, 2010

With support from the Open Society Public Health Program, the Eurasian Harm Reduction Network has launched a Hepatitis C e-Resource, which contains research and information for people living with hepatitis C, families of people with hepatitis C, treatment advocates, clinicians, and policymakers. The e-Resource addresses issues related to living with hepatitis C, and includes support group materials, community mobilization training tips, international diagnostics, treatment and management clinical standards, advocacy resources, and snapshots of national situations.

The e-Resource was created by leading advocates of hepatitis C treatment, including the Treatment Action Group, Thai AIDS Treatment Action Group, and the Eurasian Harm Reduction Network.  

It is available online in English and Russian at: http://www.harm-reduction.org/hepc-e-resource.html.

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