Hepatitis C Prevention, Support & Research Program

The Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program (the Hepatitis C Program) was launched as a five year initiative in 1999 as part of the government's response to the report of the Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada. The Program was originally scheduled to terminate on March 31,2004; however, it received three separate one year extensions.

On May 14, 2008, The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health announced the renewal of the Program with ongoing funding of $10.65 million annually. These funds will be allocated to initiatives that improve population health, decrease health disparities and reduce associated burden on the health system by:

• Contributing to the prevention of hepatitis C and related infections;
• Supporting persons infected with, affected by, at risk of and/or vulnerable to hepatitis C and related infections;
• Providing a stronger evidence base for policy and programming decisions;
• Addressing the risks associated with certain behaviours; and,
• Addressing issues of co-infection with related sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) and tuberculosis (TB), common risk factors, and population health approaches to disease prevention and control.

National Component

The Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program strives to strengthen federal leadership in broad areas:

• research and surveillance
• care and awareness
• prevention and community-based support

• Evaluation of the Hepatitis C prevention, support and research program 1999/2000 – 2005/2006
• Get the Facts: Mid-term Evaluation Report (November 2003)
  - PDF Version (758 KB)
• Get the Facts: Collection of Project Case Studies (November 2003)
  - PDF Version (880 KB)
• Hepatitis C Prevention Support & Research Program (2003)
  - PDF Version (60 KB)

Regional Component - Community Action

Community Action refers to both a strong community-based response to the needs of persons infected with or affected by hepatitis C, as well as a strong role for community organizations in the national Hepatitis C Program. The activities under this component contribute to gaining a better understanding of the nature and effects of hepatitis C infection and how communities can provide support to those who are infected with or at increased risk of contracting hepatitis C.

Regional Solicitation 2008-2009

Atlantic Region
Proposals are due September 29, 2008, 5:00pm AST
Please contact Sharon Young for more information at (902) 426-6489 or
sharon_young@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Quebec Region
Proposals are due September 26, 2008
Please contact Hélène Baird for more information at (514) 283-3453 or
helene_baird@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Ontario and Nunavut Region
Proposals are due Friday September 19, 2008, 4:00pm EST
Please contact Maxxine Rattner for more information at (416) 973-0007 or maxxine_rattner@phac-aspc.gc.ca

Funded Projects:

• 2003/2004
• 2002/2003
• 2001/2002
• 2000/2001
• 1999/2000

Roll-Up Report of Prevention & Community-Based Support Regional Projects Funded/In-Progress 2000-2001
- PDF Version (557 KB)

Roll-Up Report of Prevention & Community-Based Support Regional Projects Funded/In-Progress 1999-2000
- PDF Version (660 KB)

Regional Contacts