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EuroHePP: The European Toolkit to Strengthen National Responses for the Elimination of Viral Hepatitis in Prisons.

From GI Signals issue №14: what this paper found, what it changes, and where it sits against the current standard of care, reviewed by Simon Mathews, MD.

Hepatology guideline · Oct 1, 2026 · Liver International · IF 6.7

EuroHePP: The European Toolkit to Strengthen National Responses for the Elimination of Viral Hepatitis in Prisons.

Guideline / reviewviral hepatitishealth servicesguidelineepidemiology
Clinical takeawayConsider implementing EuroHePP's evidence-based strategies in prison health systems to improve hepatitis B and C care and reduce transmission risks among incarcerated individuals.
What it foundEuroHePP, a European toolkit developed by ECDC and EUDA, provides practical guidance for hepatitis B and C prevention, testing, treatment, and monitoring in prison settings, emphasizing opt-out testing, decentralized care, harm reduction, continuity of care post-release, and micro-elimination approaches tailored to prison populations.
ContextThis toolkit addresses the gap in hepatitis care in prisons, aligning with Europe's 2030 elimination targets and refining current practices with tailored interventions.
No standard claimed for this paper

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