National Viral Hepatitis Education, Awareness, and Capacity Building for Communities and Providers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applications for a grant to support national viral hepatitis education, awareness, and capacity building for communities and providers. The goal of this project is to increase awareness of viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment options among populations disproportionately affected by hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C virus infections. The project will have two components: Part A will focus on community education, awareness, and capacity building, while Part B will focus on professional education and training. The project aims to increase the capacity of healthcare professionals to evaluate and treat hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C virus infection, and to increase testing and linkage to treatment for disproportionately affected populations. Some key features of this project include: • Increasing awareness of viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment options among disproportionately affected populations • Building capacity of coalition members to deliver hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C educational outreach to disproportionately affected populations • Providing free comprehensive web-based resources and trainings for healthcare professionals • Actively marketing and promoting training and resources • Increasing testing for hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C virus infection among disproportionately affected populations