Minnesota Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan

The newly created Minnesota Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan outlines more than 100 actions aimed at reducing the impact of viral hepatitis on Minnesotans. 

MDH developed the plan as part of a partner coalition representing 21 agencies across Minnesota, including health care providers, community-based organizations, harm reduction service providers, and the Department of Corrections. 

The Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan follows a four-pillar approach:

1. Diagnose all people living with viral hepatitis
2. Prevent new viral hepatitis infections
3. Treat all existing viral hepatitis infections and cure all existing hepatitis C infections.
4. Respond to the unique needs of people at risk of or living with viral hepatitis and respond to all viral hepatitis outbreaks in a timely manner.