"Hep C is curable", health body reminds Australians following Australian Story episode
Hepatitis Australia is urging individuals who received blood products before 1990 to get tested for hepatitis C. The organization emphasizes that the condition is curable and provides resources for confidential testing and treatment.
Why it matters
Public health awareness campaigns regarding historical medical risks are essential for preventing long-term complications from undiagnosed infections.
Hepatitis Australia is urging anyone who received a blood transfusion or blood product before 1990 to get tested for hepatitis C, following an episode of ABC’s Australian Story that reviested the experiences of Australians affected by hepatitis C and HIV contracted through contaminated blood products before screening began.
The organisation says its priority now is ensuring viewers who have questions about their own hepatitis status know where to turn.
Free and confidential testing, support and treatment are available through HepLink on 1800 437 222 or at heplink.au .
Hepatitis Australia CEO Lucy Clynes says the key message for anyone watching the program is that hepatitis C can be cured.
“Whatever people take from program last night, the single most important message we want them to hear is that hepatitis C is curable and that people can get tested confidentially, for free.
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