Key Components of Point-of-Care Testing Programs

This report outlines strategies to expand point-of-care testing for hepatitis C, which remains underdiagnosed and undertreated worldwide. It identifies six key components for effective and scalable programs: operator training, quality assurance, site selection and care models, community and service engagement, connectivity and data integration, and sustainable supply and cost structures. Drawing on discussions from the 2025 INHSU Point-of-Care Testing Forum, the report emphasizes how these elements work together to shorten the time between diagnosis and treatment and improve access for underserved populations, supporting progress toward hepatitis C control.