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07/29/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/29/2025 14:32

HHS announces pilot program to combat hepatitis C in homeless communities

The Department of Health and Human Services July 28 announced the creation of a $100 million pilot program to prevent, test for, treat and cure hepatitis C for individuals with substance use disorder or a serious mental illness. The program will focus on communities severely affected by homelessness. The pilot was developed and will be administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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