Integrated Care Models for Hepatitis C: Lessons from Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

Hepatitis C continues to pose a significant global health burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where access to diagnosis and treatment remains limited. This perspective explores how integrated care models (ICMs), featuring decentralization, task-shifting, and simplified protocols, can accelerate hepatitis C elimination. Drawing on case studies from Egypt, Rwanda, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Nigeria, we highlight key enablers such as political commitment, infrastructure integration, and public engagement. These examples demonstrate that scalable, cost-effective strategies can achieve high treatment uptake and cure rates, even in resource-constrained settings. The paper underscores the importance of adapting successful models to local contexts and calls for broader adoption of WHO-aligned policies to meet 2030 elimination targets.