CA HCV Task Force

The California Hepatitis C Task Force will develop and improve HCV prevention, education, treatment, testing and reporting practices.

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A @NLH_NIH study highlighted the need for accessible insulin quality testing of insulin fibrillation for people with #diabetes.
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The U.S. is missing a key chance to fight hepatitis C—drug treatment centers. England shows that integrated care in these settings can boost testing, treatment, and save lives.
Read more here: https://t.co/wy1t1HVjsO

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When obesity goes untreated, patients face higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, and other serious health conditions. CA has an opportunity to invest in evidence-based care by restoring Medi-Cal coverage for GLP-1 medications.
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#HepA cases in #Syria are declining following the launch of a successful emergency response effort aimed at advancing health equity and promoting disease prevention.
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[CA HCV Task Force @CAHepatitisC]

Join the @LiverCoalition tomorrow for an important conversation on MASLD and MASH. Learn from healthcare experts and advocates and gain valuable insights into liver health, obesity care, public health, and patient experiences. Register here: https://t.co/3BNZQ2pyNr

[CA HCV Task Force @CAHepatitisC]

Too many cancers are still diagnosed too late. Data presented at #ASCO2026 showed that adding #MCED screening to existing screening programs detected more than 4x more cancers and led to a 25% reduction in cancers diagnosed in emergency presentations.

[CA HCV Task Force @CAHepatitisC]

Decreased donor funding threatens community-based #AIDS health services, with many countries reliant on international support now facing declining reproductive health resources to combat disease transmission.
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May is #HepatitisAwarenessMonth! Despite setbacks in federal support for evidence-based prevention strategies, including childhood immunization, we remain focused on advancing disease elimination through expanded access to prevention, testing, and care.

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Nearly 11M Californians live with obesity, yet it’s often treated as a personal choice instead of the complex, chronic disease it is. We joined patient advocacy organizations, urging @CAGovernor to restore Medi-Cal coverage for GLP-1s immediately. https://t.co/fIsrfYBo7R

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A recent study in rural #EastGodavari examined the prevalence and severity of diabetes-related distress and factors associated among adults with type 2 diabetes.
Read more here: https://t.co/x6PIvAMom8

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The #hepB vaccination at birth ensures strong immunity in about 95% of those who complete the series, providing lifelong protection.
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Researchers have created a new blood test to help accurately identify serious liver scarring in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease #MASLD, minimizing invasive procedures and enabling accurate testing.
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[CA HCV Task Force @CAHepatitisC]

A @NIH study in rural #Kenya and #Uganda reduced new #HIV cases by 70% using tailored services delivered by local health workers and clinicians.
Read more here: https://t.co/2qWsz3P0YS

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Efforts to meet the @WHO 2030 hepatitis disease elimination goal are falling behind in high-risk and lower-income countries, highlighting the urgent need for integrated #HCV care tailored to key populations.
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The Florida Department of Health has changed eligibility requirements for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, putting 15,000 people living with HIV at risk of losing access to their medications.
Read more here: https://t.co/poloWEKkaD

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The House has recently approved a three-year extension of enhanced ACA premium tax credits, keeping more Americans covered and sending the bill to the Senate for negotiations.
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Patients with #diabetes are being forced into a system that prioritizes speed over care, driving unnecessary referrals and increasing hidden costs through specialist-dependent care.
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Patients with long-standing type 2 diabetes face higher cardiovascular risk, with red blood cells closely linked to heart attacks and strokes.
Read more here: https://t.co/37NFrLkiYt

[CA HCV Task Force @CAHepatitisC]

A new study in #India estimates that approximately one in three adults now has fatty liver disease.
Read more here: https://t.co/zEhxdGTzQc

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Health officials in in Eastern Santiago de Cuba are calling for stronger preventive measures amidst an active hepatitis A outbreak.
Read more here: https://t.co/Fno6TUXua9