Publications by authors named "Casmille Kayihura"
BMC Infect Dis
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Rwanda's Hepatitis C elimination campaign focused on mass screenings, but considering a "micro-elimination" strategy targeting specific groups, like non-communicable disease (NCD) patients, might be more effective.
- A study involving over 7,600 NCD patients revealed a 6.7% prevalence rate for Hepatitis C antibodies and 2.0% for Hepatitis B, with higher rates among older individuals, particularly those over 70 years.
- While many patients screened positive, only a small percentage were successfully linked to care, highlighting the need for improved identification and management strategies for those co-infected with Hepatitis C and NCDs.
