NATIONAL VIRAL HEPATITIS CONTROL PROGRAMME (NVHCP) 

 

  1. Introduction:

Aims & Objectives

  • Elimination of Hepatitis C by 2030
  • Achieve significant reduction in the infected population, morbidity and mortality associated with Hepatitis B and C viz. Cirrhosis and Hepato-cellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
  • Reduce the risk, morbidity and mortality due to Hepatitis A and E. 
    1. Operationalizing National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme in Mizoram
  • Civil Hospital, Aizawl the biggest hospital in the state has been operationalized as Model Treatment Centre since 8thNovemeber, 2019.
  • 1 Physician has been identified as the Nodal Officer  at MTC.

 

State Laboratory :

  • Civil Hospital, Aizawl has been operationalized as the State Laboratory.
  • 1 Microbiologist has been identified as the Nodal Officer for State Lab.

 

District Laboratory:

  • Civil Hospital, Lunglei& State Referral Hospital, Falkawn have been operationalized as District Laboratory.
  • 1 Microbiologist each has been identified as the Nodal Officer for the District Lab.

 

DTC (District Treatment Centre):

District Treatment Centre has been operationalized at District Hospital Champhai, Mamit, Lunglei, Serchhip, Kolasib, Lawngtlai, State Referral Hospital, Falkawn&Siaha.

State Viral Hepatitis Management Unit (SVHMU):

  • SVHMU was set up at Directorate of Hospital & Medical Education, New Secretariat Complex, Khatla under the guidance of State Nodal Officer. 

 

  1. Target
    • Elimination of Hepatitis C by 2030
    • Achieve significant reduction in the infected population, morbidity and mortality associated with Hepatitis B and C.
    • Screening of High Risk Groups on Hepatitis B & C.
    • Screening of Pregnant women on Hepatitis B.
    • Reduce the risk, morbidity and mortality due to Hepatitis A and E

  2. Achievement (FY 2021 - 2022)

    • Online Training on MIS for Lab Technicians, Pharmacists & Medical Officers on Hepatitis C Module on 5th August, 2021.Zoom Online Meeting on Hepatitis B & challenges faced in Mizoram on 14th June, 2021.
    • Zoom Online Meeting on issues relating to Viral Hepatitis in Mizoram on 14th July, 2021.
    • Zoom Online Review Meeting on Viral Hepatitis in Mizoramon 16th August, 2021.
    • Zoom Online Review Meeting on Viral Hepatitis in collaboration with RCH in Mizoramon 14hSeptember, 2021.
    • Online Training through Webex for Mamit District on Diagnostic, Care & Treatment of Hepatitis B on 30thSeptember & 1st October, 2021.
    • Zoom Online Review Meeting on Viral Hepatitis in collaboration with Finance Consultant in NHM, Mizoramon 14hOctober, 2021.
    • Online Client Portal Training with Core Diagnostics, New Delhi on 26th October, 2021.
    • National Review Meeting under NVHCP on 29th Dec, 2021 at New Delhi.Supervisory visitofDTC, Champhai on 9th December, 2021.

    • Supervisory visitof DTC, Mamit on 27th February, 2022.
    • Supervisory visit of  DTC, Lawngtlai on 23rd March, 2022
    • Supervisory visit of DTC, Siaha on 24th, March, 2022.
  3.  

    Report on Status of Viral Hepatitis: (FY 2021-22)

     

    S.no

    Activity

    1st

    Qtr

    2nd  Qtr

    3rd Qtr

    4th

    Qtr

    1.

    No. of patients tested for Hepatitis C

    6167

    5864

    5969

    6677

    2.

    No. of patients tested positive for Hepatitis C

    347

    370

    395

    398

    3.

    No. of Hepatitis C positive patients tested for Viral load

    169

    275

    358

    447

    4.

    No. of patients found eligible for treatment of Hepatitis C

    103

    76

    163

    201

    5.

    No. of patients put on treatment for Hepatitis C

    110

    103

    212

    249

    6.

    No. of Hepatitis C patients completed treatment

    227

    263

    67

    150

    7.

    No. of patients tested for Hepatitis B

    6155

    5716

    5993

    7206

    8.

    No. of patients tested positive for Hepatitis B

    148

    166

    135

    193

    9.

    No. of Hepatitis B positive patients tested for Viral load

    0

    1

    31

    123

    10.

    No. of patients found eligible for treatment of Hepatitis B

    0

    0

    21

    44

    11.

    No. of patients put on treatment for Hepatitis B

    0

    0

    7

    24

    12.

    No. of patients put on treatment for Hepatitis B (Cumulative)

    0

    0

    7

    55



    • Achievements: 2020-21
    • Day Observance of Viral Hepatitis on 30th July, 2019 at Conference Hall, DHS.
    • Training of Medical Officers on Diagnostic Treatment & Care of Viral Hepatitis on 30th and 31st July, 2019 at Conference Hall, DHME.
    • Training of Pharmacists on Diagnostic Treatment & Care of Viral Hepatitis on 2nd August, 2019 at Recreation Hall, DHME
    • Training of Lab Technicians on Diagnostic Treatment & Care of Viral Hepatitis cum Hands on Training from 17th – 19th September, 2019 at Civil Hospital, Aizawl.
    • Free treatment of HCV started on 8th November, 2019 at Model Treatment Centre Civil Hospital, Aizawl.
    • Hands on Training of MOs, Lab Technicians, DEOs, Peer Support & Pharmacists of Aizawl East &Aizawl West Districts on 11th& 12th December, 2019 at Hotel Floria, Dawrpui.

Problems& Challenges

  • Sample transportation is not regular due to Covid 19 pandemic and due to irregular flight schedule.

 

Future Perspective/Prospect

  • Viral Load Testing of HCV to be carried out in ZMC, Falkawn by utilizing RT-PCR machine.

 

Facts & Figures in the form of data & statistics

There is no data to be shown yet for FY 2019-20 as NVHCP is a new programme and that data is being collected only from new FY i.e., April 2020