11th International Viral Hepatitis Elimination Meeting (IVHEM) 2025
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08:25
Opening & Welcome
08:25
Chair
John Ward
09:00
Session 1: Status of Hepatitis Elimination Globally and in Asia
09:00
Chair
Huma Qureshi
10:15
Coffee Break Day 1 AM
10:30
Session 2: Thinking BIG - Large-Scale HCV and HBV Screening
10:30
Chair
George Lau
10:30
Pakistan
Huma Qureshi
11:10
Taiwan
Chien-Jen Chen
11:30
Oral Abstract Presentations I
11:50
#1 Evaluating the Progress of 11 Asian Countries/CT Toward the WHO's 2030 Hepatitis Elimination Targets
Abstract
Lindsey Hiebert-Suwondo
12:00
#2 Progress Towards Hepatitis Elimination in APAC: A Policy Update
Abstract
William Brown
12:10
#3 Hepatitis Cannot Wait: Subnational Leadership in Niger State's Push for Viral Hepatitis Elimination by 2030 - Progress, Challenges, and Strategic Imperatives
Abstract
Shehu Mairiga
12:20
#4 Advancing Global Hepatitis Elimination: Priorities for Research, Service Delivery, and Advocacy
Abstract
Leone Farquharson
12:30
Lunch Day 1
13:30
Session 3: Health Equity - Viral Elimination in Priority Populations
13:50
Korean Experience in HCV Screening in Correctional Facilities
Won Hyeok Choe
14:10
HCV Treatment for the Recently Incarcerated
Grace Lai-Hung Wong
15:00
Oral Abstract Presentations II
15:00
Chair
Rosmawati Mohamed
15:20
#5 Kambar: Paving the Way to HCV-Free Sindh, Pakistan - Making Elimination a Reality (Through Public-Private Partnership) in LMIC’s
Abstract
Zeeshan Ali
15:30
#6 Micro-Elimination in Action: Integrating Hepatitis B, C, and HIV Care for PWIDs in Mizoram’s Challenging Terrain
Abstract
Kanudeep Kaur
15:40
#7 Improvement of Linkage to Hepatitis C Care and Treatment Through Peer-Centered Interventions among Persons Who Inject Drugs in Georgia
Abstract
Lasha Gulbiani
15:50
#8 Strengthening Primary Healthcare Systems for Integration, Decentralization, and Coordination of Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HBV, HIV, and Syphilis in Vietnam
Abstract
Bao Vu Ngoc
16:00
Coffee Break Day 1 PM
16:30
Session 4: Expanding Access to HBV Treatment
16:30
Chair
John Ward
Huma Qureshi
17:10
How Can We Implement Antiviral Treatment Expansion?
Young Suk Lim
17:30
Evaluation of Thai Guidelines for Integrated HBV and HCV Screening and Care
Tawesak Tanwandee
17:50
Cambodian Experience
Keo Samley
17:50
Launch of a Coordination Center for HBV Care Research in LMICs COR-HEPB
John Ward
18:10
Poster Viewing Day 1
19:30
Networking Dinner