By Hannah Branch
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. This year’s campaign theme is ‘I can’t wait,’ highlighting the need to accelerate the fight against viral hepatitis and the importance of testing and treatment among people who need it. One such group is people who are incarcerated. While it is known that they are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), such as hepatitis B and C, they continue to face a number of barriers to care.
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