The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP) was launched in 2018 with which primary target?
- A Elimination of Hepatitis A and E by 2030 through vaccination
- B Elimination of Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030 (reduce incidence by 90%, mortality by 65%) ✓
- C Universal screening of all adults above 40 years for Hepatitis B annually
- D Achieve zero mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis C by 2025
Correct answer: B. Elimination of Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030 (reduce incidence by 90%, mortality by 65%)
Explanation
NVHCP aligns with WHO's Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis targeting elimination of Hepatitis B and C as public health threats by 2030 — defined as 90% reduction in new infections and 65% reduction in mortality from 2015 baseline. The programme provides free testing, free treatment (sofosbuvir-based DAA regimens for Hepatitis C, and antiviral therapy for Hepatitis B), and integrates with HIV/TB programmes.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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