Screening for Hepatitis C: Community vs. Clinic Care in Cambodia

Hepatitis C is a serious health issue in Cambodia, especially for people over 45. About 5% of this age group has the virus. To fight this, we need better ways to find and treat it. One important step is to look at how effective community-based screening programs are. This study, known as ANRS 12384 CAM-C, is a big test to see if these programs can improve access to healthcare. In Cambodia, hepatitis C is a big problem, and the older population is particularly affected. Around 5% of people over 45 have the virus. To tackle this, we need to make screening and treatment more accessible. This is where community-based screening programs come in. They could be a key part of the solution. The ANRS 12384 CAM-C study is a big project to see how well these programs work in improving healthcare access. Hepatitis C is a major health concern in Cambodia. Older adults, those over 45, are particularly vulnerable, with about 5% infected. To tackle this, we need better ways to find and treat the virus. Community-based screening programs could be the answer. The ANRS 12384 CAM-C study is evaluating these programs to see if they can help improve healthcare access. In Cambodia, hepatitis C is a significant health issue, with older adults being the most affected. About 5% of people over 45 have the virus. To fight this, we need better access to screening and treatment. Community-based screening programs could be the key. The ANRS 12384 CAM-C study is looking at how effective these programs are in improving healthcare access.