WAQ74322 (e) Wedi’i gyflwyno ar 04/10/2017

Yn dilyn ei gyhoeddiad yn y Cyfarfod Llawn ar 14 Mehefin y bydd y cynllun dileu HCV yn cael ei roi i GIG Cymru a'r byrddau iechyd dros yr haf, a wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet gadarnhau: a) pa drafodaethau a gynhaliwyd gydag arweinwyr feirysau cludo gwaed am gwmpas unrhyw ganllawiau diwygiedig, a; b) pryd fydd y cynllun yn cael ei gyhoeddi fel y gall y gwaith barhau i weithio tuag at ddileu'r afiechyd hwn?

Wedi'i ateb gan Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon | Wedi'i ateb ar 11/10/2017

Work towards the elimination of viral hepatitis has been progressing well during the summer. The Welsh Viral Hepatitis Subgroup submitted a comprehensive framework to my officials in September. Based on the information provided, my officials have considered the most appropriate actions to achieve the targets. The Chief Medical Officer will be issuing a Welsh Health Circular to the NHS and community pharmacies imminently which will focus on those measures that will reduce, and ultimately prevent, ongoing transmission of hepatitis C, whilst ensuring all those currently infected have access to treatment