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New testing programme aims to eradicate hepatitis C

A ground breaking programme aimed at eradicating the potentially fatal hepatitis C virus, is being introduced in Devon.


The national drug charity Addaction is trialling the scheme.

It will involve staff at the drug and alcohol partnership RISE testing their users, instead of just advising them to go to a GP.

The Hepatitis C Trust believes the virus can be completely eliminated by 2030.

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