Nau mai, haere mai.
Free, confidential Hep C care for the lower North Island.
Tū Ora Compass Health runs the Central Region Hepatitis C Programme on behalf of Health NZ – Te Whatu Ora, offering free screening, fibroscans, treatment and support across Whanganui, Palmerston North, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay.
Make a Referral
Pick the pathway that fits — every option below is free, and goes straight to our team.
Community Screening
Fibroscan
Clinical Referral
Self Referral
If you want help with diagnosis, assessment or treatment, get in touch with the team directly.
For health professionals and community screening providers wanting to access patient services, please contact us via email or electronic referral to centralhepc@tuora.org.nz, or use the links above.
Training & Support
What We Do
We provide FREE, de-stigmatised hepatitis C care throughout the lower North Island, working alongside contracted providers and community services.
- Screening via needle exchanges, pharmacies, kaupapa Māori and community providers
- Mobile fibroscan service, accepting referrals from GPs and community providers
- Funded GP & NP treatment consultations
- Direct-acting antiviral treatment (Maviret), supplied without prescription with full support to complete the course
- Education and training to reduce stigma and improve treatment pathways
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