STRIKE-HBV: establishing an HBV screening programme in Kilifi, Kenya-challenges, successes and lessons learnt.

Louise O DownsOscar ChirroMwanakombo ZaharaniBenson SafariDorcas OkandaGeorge GithinjiMonique I AnderssonRob NewtonAnthony EtyangNadia AliyanPhilippa Clare Matthews

Published in: Sexually transmitted infections (2024)

HBV screening was well received by the Kilifi population, has identified people at risk of liver disease progression and is improving linkage to care and vaccination at KCH. Future HBV programmes in WHO Africa can build on this experience as we work to develop accessible, affordable and acceptable care pathways.

Keyphrases

hepatitis b virus
liver failure
healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
clinical trial
genome wide
current status
study protocol
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv testing
hepatitis c virus