About 50,000 people in New Zealand have chronic hepatitis C. Only half of these people are aware they have the virus. If left untreated, hepatitis C can result in scarring in the liver, which stops it working properly. Liver damage can lead to liver cancer or liver failure.

The Te Manawa Taki Community Hepatitis C Service is a FREE mobile service covering the five Midland District Health Boards. The service actively works to ensure geographical coverage and reduce disparity. The Te Manawa Taki Community Hepatitis C Nurse has extensive experience working with people with hepatitis C, with two specialists providing oversight of the service.

The service uses a ‘one stop shop’ approach as much as possible to reduce patient visits within the health sector. Clinics are held in the community, so those with hepatitis C feel comfortable attending. Locations may include needle exchanges and community centres.

The Te Manawa Taki Community Hepatitis C Service provides education to communities and providers, instant FREE test to see if you have been exposed to hepatitis C, a Fibroscan, which measures liver stiffness and is recommended for all patients with chronic hepatitis C. You can even be treated for free via the service.

Please contact us for a confidential chat on 0800 195 115