Making It Happen

Hong Kong Viral Hepatitis Action Plan 2020 – 2024 sets out its vision and outlines the specific actions for DH, HA and other stakeholders, as well as the time frames for implementation of the actions. Different targets are set under all priority areas to drive progress. Indicators for measuring the progress towards achievement of the targets are also included.

The progress of the elimination of HBV and HCV infection and gaps in implementing practice improvement strategies will be regularly monitored and reviewed for reaching the WHO 2030 targets.

Success in implementation can only be achieved with the efforts from all stakeholders in various sectors. The development of this Action Plan has highlighted the significant collegiality and commitment of different stakeholders.

2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
2020 theme: Chronic HBV and HCV infections are asymptomatic but cause liver cancer Enhanced awareness campaign Education materials for pregnant women KAP assessment for O&G staff	2021 theme: Prevention of vertical transmission of HBV KAP assessment of other healthcare workers	2022 theme: HBV – get tested and treated Develop education materials about HCV infection for PWID service providers Establish the yearly theme of awareness campaign 2023 - 2024	Review VHCO website	Review and Plan Ahead
Develop a set of local indicators		Update value of Local Indicators of 2020 Update HBV and HCV situation according to PHS
Pilot MTCT prevention programme (use of antivirals) Establish the plan and resources for PVST Establish nurse clinics, beginning with QMH and PWH Use antivirals to prevent MTCT in all HA birthing hospitals	Professional training to O&G staff Establish logistics and workflow of PVST Scale up nurse clinics	Review the acceptance of using antivirals to prevent MTCT Implementation of PVST	Review the acceptance of PVST
DAA extended for patients with fibrosis stage F2 or above in 2019 HCV micro-elimination in renal dialysis patients and HIV-positive patients	Extend DAA for all hepatitis C patients Complete HCV micro-elimination in renal dialysis patients	Review the service provided by nurse clinics Complete HCV micro-elimination in HIV-positive patients	Develop and promulgate information resources to facilitate management of HBV infection by primary care Review the number of patients treated with DAA
Enhance diagnosis and treatment capacity

Highlight of key actions for 2020 - 2024