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Welcome to the Central Region Hep C Programme

The Central Region Hepatitis C Programme is one of four community-based regional programmes in Aotearoa NZ tasked with helping eliminate hepatitis C in New Zealand. These regional programmes form part of the NZ Action plan (link ). Tū Ora Compass Health is a primary health organisation (PHO) based in the Wellington and Wairarapa region. We are funded by Health NZ (Te Whatu Ora) to provide the central region hepatitis C Programme, which covers the lower North Island including Whanganui, Palmerston North, Wairarapa, and the Hawke’s Bay.

What do we do?

FREE community-based hepatitis C assessment and treatment services throughout the lower North Island.

We work alongside contracted providers and other community-based services to offer de-stigmatised hepatitis C screening and treatment, liver fibroscans, support, advice, and education for at-risk populations and their healthcare providers.

Funding for GP & NP’s to provide free treatment consultation for patients

Community fibroscan service, accepting referrals from GP’s and community providers.

Hepatitis C screening targeting at-risk communities via needle exchanges, pharmacies, Community Corrections, kaupapa Māori and community providers

Support patients with treatment (Maviret), providing supply without prescription and support to complete treatment.

Education and support to increase the awareness of hepatitis C risk, harm and stigma reduction, and improve links & uptake to treatment.

Our Services

The Central Region Hep C Programme provides FREE community-based hepatitis C assessment and treatment services throughout the lower North Island. With specialist clinical oversight our team of nurses and support workers work alongside contracted providers and other community-based services to offer hepatitis C screening and treatment, liver fibroscans, advice and education. Regular clinics are offered at needle exchange services, and funding is available to support patients accessing GP services.