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Hepatitis C Prevention and Community-Based Support Fund
Program Description
The Minister of Health announced the renewed Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program with an ongoing annual commitment of $10.648 million.
The Hepatitis C Program demonstrates federal leadership in research, surveillance, prevention and community-based support. The Program is guided by evidence in policy and programming, evaluation for program improvement and focus on the needs of infected populations and those most at risk of infection.
The goal of the Hepatitis C Program is to improve the health of Canadians by: preventing infection; decreasing costs to the health system through improved disease management; reducing behaviours which increase the risk of infection; and, addressing issues related to co-infection with other sexually transmitted and blood born infections and tuberculosis.
Funding in this Region
The Alberta/NWT Region provides funding to non profit community organizations within Alberta through the prevention and community-based support components. The Region's Prevention and Community-Based Support Fund is based on a population health approach.
Regional Priorities are determined through provincial/territorial consultations with key stakeholders.
Funding Opportunities - Grants and Contributions
Hepatitis C Program - Goal
The Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program’s goal is to improve population health, decrease health disparities and reduce associated burden on the health system.
Hepatitis C Program - Objectives
The Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program's objectives are to:
- contribute to the prevention of hepatitis C infection
- support persons infected with, affected by, at risk of and/or vulnerable to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
- provide a stronger evidence base for policy and programming decisions
- strengthen partners’ capacity to address HCV
- address the risks associated with certain behaviours (e.g., sharing contaminated drug-using equipment)
- address issues of co-infection with related Sexually Transmitted/Blood Borne Infections STBBI and/or TB, common risk factors, and population health approaches to disease prevention and control
Hepatitis C Program - Guiding Principles
The same principles that guide the Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program guide the funding of community initiatives. These principles highlight the importance of:
- using the best evidence for policy and programming investment decisions
- adopting the population health approach as a framework for design, implementation and evaluation of the Hepatitis C Program. (Health Determinants)
- addressing the needs and priorities of persons infected with, affected by and at risk of and/or vulnerable to HCV infection;
- emphasizing practical, immediate measures that enhance quality of life
- coordinating strategic planning and priority-setting exercises to identify gaps and to ensure consensus on strategic priorities, long-term national goals, measurable objectives, and national action plans
- continuing to develop and implement evaluation tools and processes to ensure timely and comprehensive reporting on the Hepatitis C Program’s outcomes
Past and Current Projects
Related Links
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