Genetic characteristics of hepatitis C virus in Georgia and its role in the state program for the elimination of hepatitis C


(A) Objective: to strengthen surveillance of viral hepatitis by developing policies and improving epidemiological surveillance capabilities in the country. B) Ways to implement the project:
1. Organize meetings with the heads of public health institutions to implement a viral hepatitis reporting system.
2. To conduct trainings in clinics within the framework of the elimination program to improve the effectiveness of registration of viral hepatitis (acute and chronic) and the use of the registry.
3. To assess the morbidity and mortality associated with the hepatitis C virus with the help of cancer centers, the oncological registry and e-health - an overview. C) Expected results: the viral hepatitis reporting system is working;
- Government medical personnel and primary health care personnel are being trained in accordance with the country's elimination program, and the incidence and mortality from hepatitis C are being assessed.


Project implementation dates: 01/09/17-08/31/18


Budget: $127.125


The person responsible for the implementation of the project: Marin Topuridze