Hepatitis C Screening: Health and CCAA Goal by 2030
- The spanish Ministry of Health announced Wednesday that it will reinforce Hepatitis C screening strategies (VHC) in vulnerable populations, and improve the link between diagnosis and treatment.
- Currently, the prevalence of active hepatitis C virus in Spain is 0.14%, representing approximately 54,500 people.outside of high-risk groups, the prevalence in the general population is 0.12%, or...
- Since the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Approach to Hepatitis C (PEAHC) in 2015, a total of 172,414 people have received treatments with direct-acting antivirals (AADs).
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Spain Reinforces Hepatitis C Screening to Meet 2030 Elimination Goal
The spanish Ministry of Health announced Wednesday that it will reinforce Hepatitis C screening strategies (VHC) in vulnerable populations, and improve the link between diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to accelerate the path to eliminating the virus before 2030, as recommended by the World Health Institution (WHO).
Currently, the prevalence of active hepatitis C virus in Spain is 0.14%, representing approximately 54,500 people.outside of high-risk groups, the prevalence in the general population is 0.12%, or about 45,000 cases.
Key Progress Since 2015
Since the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Approach to Hepatitis C (PEAHC) in 2015, a total of 172,414 people have received treatments with direct-acting antivirals (AADs). The healing rate from these treatments exceeds 94%.
| Metric | 2015 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of VHC patients on liver transplant waiting list | 32% | 7% |
| Prevalence of active VHC in general population | 0.12% (approx. 45,000 cases) | 0.12% (approx. 45,000 cases) – *Prevalence stable, focus on treatment* |
| Total treated with aads (2015-2024) | 0 | 172,414 |