Open AccessImpact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the elimination of hepatitis C virus in Duhok, Kurdistan, Iraq: A retrospective cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
Ibrahim A. Naqid,
Nawfal R. Hussein,
Shameran Daniel,
ShahramA Mirkhan,
ZanaSidiq M. Saleem,
DildarH Musa,
Nashwan Ibrahim
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1675_20
Subject(s) - medicine , pandemic , hepatitis c virus , hepatitis c , covid-19 , antibody , public health , transmission (telecommunications) , virology , virus , disease , immunology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , electrical engineering , engineering
Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a public health threat worldwide. The World Health Organization aims to eliminate HCV. However, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a severe compromise in health services, and this has halted efforts to eliminate HCV. Herein, we report our experience with the initiative of HCV elimination in Duhok city, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a focus on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HCV elimination plan.