NATIONAL VIRAL HEPATITIS CONTROL PROGRAMME (NVHCP)
The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme was launched in 2018 with an aim to combat hepatitis and achieve country wide elimination of Hepatitis C by 2030, achieve significant reduction in the morbidity and mortality associated with Hepatitis B and C among the infected population and reduce the risk, morbidity and mortality due to Hepatitis A and E. Under NVHCP, 42 treatment centres have been established across the state where screening, diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis B and C are done. Among these 42 Treatment centres, 35 Treatment centres are functioning in Medical College Hospitals and the rest in District Head Quarters Hospital. To assist the patients within the treatment centre, to counsel about the importance of adherence to treatment and for regular follow up of the patients, Peer supporters are being engaged in these treatment centres under NVHCP.