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UK Sees Hepatitis C Drop Thanks to Home Testing
8/22/2025
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Story summary
- The UK Health Security Agency notes a decrease in hepatitis C cases attributed to enhanced testing and treatment efforts.
- Sema Mandal reports 100,000 self-testing kits ordered through NHS online, indicating successful outreach.
- Rachel Halford stresses the importance of home testing for individuals reluctant to access health services.
- She encourages those who received blood products before 1996 to undergo testing for reassurance.
