What China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review

Background: To discuss a range of strategic options for China to improve the accessibility of direct antiviral agents (DAAs) as the treatment for hepatitis C.Methods: We adopted a narrative review approach for comprehensive comparisons and in-depth analyses of the country context, and barriers of in...

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Autores principales: Jing Sun, Hanchao Cheng, Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, Huan-Keat Chan, Jean-Michel Piedagnel
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:e93aafdef84543398d107e7822dd675c2021-12-02T05:04:02ZWhat China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review2666-606510.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100261https://doaj.org/article/e93aafdef84543398d107e7822dd675c2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266660652100170Xhttps://doaj.org/toc/2666-6065Background: To discuss a range of strategic options for China to improve the accessibility of direct antiviral agents (DAAs) as the treatment for hepatitis C.Methods: We adopted a narrative review approach for comprehensive comparisons and in-depth analyses of the country context, and barriers of increasing the DAA treatment rate of hepatitis C in Malaysia and China, and how the two countries have been navigating the hepatitis C agenda.Findings: Malaysia adopted a series of successful strategies to scale up the diagnosis of hepatitis C and DAA treatment, which have valuable implications for China.Interpretation: The potential game-changing strategies for China to adapt from Malaysian experiences range from the stepping-up of political commitment and leadership, enhanced market competition, simplified and decentralized treatment at the strengthened primary care level, integrated healthcare services, coordinated government initiatives, to multi-organizational participation and civil society's active role in raising public awareness, and training of non-specialist physicians. Embarking on scale-up of hepatitis C treatment marks another contribution of China to improve the health of not only the Chinese citizens but also mankind, which is an important component for building healthy Chinese and global communities.Funding: No funding supported this study.Jing SunHanchao ChengMuhammad Radzi Abu HassanHuan-Keat ChanJean-Michel PiedagnelElsevierarticlePublic aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENThe Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific, Vol 16, Iss , Pp 100261- (2021)
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Hanchao Cheng
Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan
Huan-Keat Chan
Jean-Michel Piedagnel
What China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review
description Background: To discuss a range of strategic options for China to improve the accessibility of direct antiviral agents (DAAs) as the treatment for hepatitis C.Methods: We adopted a narrative review approach for comprehensive comparisons and in-depth analyses of the country context, and barriers of increasing the DAA treatment rate of hepatitis C in Malaysia and China, and how the two countries have been navigating the hepatitis C agenda.Findings: Malaysia adopted a series of successful strategies to scale up the diagnosis of hepatitis C and DAA treatment, which have valuable implications for China.Interpretation: The potential game-changing strategies for China to adapt from Malaysian experiences range from the stepping-up of political commitment and leadership, enhanced market competition, simplified and decentralized treatment at the strengthened primary care level, integrated healthcare services, coordinated government initiatives, to multi-organizational participation and civil society's active role in raising public awareness, and training of non-specialist physicians. Embarking on scale-up of hepatitis C treatment marks another contribution of China to improve the health of not only the Chinese citizens but also mankind, which is an important component for building healthy Chinese and global communities.Funding: No funding supported this study.
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author Jing Sun
Hanchao Cheng
Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan
Huan-Keat Chan
Jean-Michel Piedagnel
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Hanchao Cheng
Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan
Huan-Keat Chan
Jean-Michel Piedagnel
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title What China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review
title_short What China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review
title_full What China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review
title_fullStr What China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review
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title_sort what china can learn from malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis c as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review
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