The Spanish Association for the Study of the Liver (AEEH)
is convinced that the elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV)
in Spain is possible as long as we are able to use the re
sources and tools necessary for it. This document reflects
the position of the AEEH regarding the elimination of HCV,
establishing a wide range of recommendations that can be
grouped into five categories: 1) Screening of HCV according
to age, of the existence of classic acquisition risk factors of
infection, active search of previously diagnosed patients
and development of microelimination strategies in vulner
able populations; 2) Simplification of HCV diagnosis (one
step diagnosis and diagnosis at the point of patient care); 3) Simplification of patient treatment and improvement of
care circuits; 4) Health policy measures, and, finally, 5) Es
tablishment of HCV elimination indicators