As with HIV, Treatment as Prevention will be essential for elimination of hepatitis C

“Reaching people living with HIV with care, treatment and support to improve their longevity and quality of life, and to prevent new infections (a concept known as Treatment as Prevention, or TasP® ) has helped bring the HIV epidemic under control in British Columbia. TasP is a strategy many countries around the world have adopted. Now, the Canadian expert who developed TasP® is looking to transfer the success of this initiative to stamp out another global epidemic: hepatitis C.

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During the Canada Post strike, the following measures have been undertaken to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory has transitioned to private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office.  (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy has transitioned to private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

During this time, we recommend that documents be faxed or couriered to our sites, versus utilization of regular mail service.