PhD defence Chrissy Pierre Brigitte Moonen

Keywords: Infectious disease screening, Public health, Access to healthcare, Inclusive healthcare

"Three serpents, one goal:Towards the elimination of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV in migrant care"

This thesis comprises studies examining how the reach and accessibility of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV screening and care for migrants can be improved, including for migrant men who have sex with men. The findings offer practical recommendations for advancing the “one goal’’ of eliminating HBV, HCV, and HIV, demonstrating how integrated screeningstrategies, point-of-care testen (tests using diagnostics near to the client, including rapid tests), and culturally competent, stigma-free services can collectively strengthen early diagnosis and equitable access to care for migrants.

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