Scotland earmarks £43m to tackle hepatitis C

Scottish public health minister Shona Robison has announced £43m is to be dedicated to tackling hepatitis C.

The cash will fund an action plan aimed at improving treatment, testing and diagnosis for those with the disease or at risk of it; improving awareness of transmission of the disease; and measuring success in reducing its spread.

For more information, go to www.hepcscotland.co.uk