Chronic kidney disease is one of the top ten causes of death

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Monday, July 31, 2023

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Elsa Rodriguez Osorio

• Health has treated and cured thousands of hepatitis C patients

chronic kidney disease It is one of the top ten causes of death..Estimated to be close 200,000 patients Alternative treatment with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or transplantation is required. Awarding of hemodialysis management contracts to IMSS patients is done through a public tender, where an entire “batch” course of treatment must be awarded to a single provider or jointly participating group of providers. Both are not possible under the Public Sector Acquisitions, Leases and Services Act. Just consider the number of machines available and the “low price”.Quality of care, unit outcomes, or patient preferences or perceptions are not considered or assessed at all in favor of The growth of monopolies and hinder competition and investment For that matter, this allows “new providers” without any experience meeting the basic requirements to offer lower prices and treat a patient population already receiving quality care, who, from one moment to the next, is being treated order to go to another clinic, but there is no guarantee that they will receive treatment of at least the same quality as the previous clinic.Clearly the authority does not know that if it competes with the quality assessment system, this will increase access to treatment due to the participation of more providers, of course The most important voice will be taken into account during the process, the voice of the patient

. In this sense, it is important to mobilize all mechanisms and actors in the process to allow and guarantee patients the freedom to choose treatment options based on medical prescription, service quality and convenience, without putting their condition and life on the in danger. .

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The director of the National Center for AIDS Prevention and Control told reporters that the Ministry of Health has passed the National Hepatitis C Virus Elimination Program this year, and 22,748 people have been treated and cured, and 2,356,000 people have been tested. On World Hepatitis Day 2023, Alethse de la Torre Rosas of AIDS (Censida) identified four pillars of the plan: universal and free access to testing and treatment; action and information; a primary health care approach and effective targeted strategy. developed guidelines and clinical guidelines for hepatitis B and C based on scientific evidence; the sector increased the number of diagnostic and care units from 42 to 629; more than 333,000 health professionals received information on timely detection and early management of hepatitis C Training on issues related to hepatitis. There is a system of centralizing epidemiological information to facilitate decision-making on the health needs of the population. Likewise, an automated call center has been established to enable people to obtain comprehensive care services and information on hepatitis C virus prevention. We pay particular attention to at-risk groups, such as those infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and those who are deprived of access to treatment for the hepatitis C virus. Liberal and psychoactive substance users explained that more than 78% of people living with HIV are screened and registered on institutional platforms, which allows us to understand the prevalence of HCV in this population. Analysis of the information identified 56 priority cities that have concentrated areas with the highest HCV prevalence and have taken action to address the problem. He said that to accelerate the elimination of hepatitis C, the focus should be on: public health, having resilient systems and continuous improvement across all pillars of the chain of care. Every July 28th is World Hepatitis Day, commemorating the birth of American scientist Baruch Blumberg, the discoverer of hepatitis B. Information provided by Censida: Hepatitis@salud.gob.mx

For those needing support for testing, hepatitis C care and treatment, please call 5519469772.

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estimate at least 200,000 patients Alternative treatment with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or transplantation is required. Currently, the awarding of contracts for the management of IMSS patients is done through public tenders, where an entire “batch” course of treatment must be awarded to a single provider or jointly participating group of providers.

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