The current study aimed to examine the role of health care for patients with hepatitis C through the care of doctors, nurses, and dentists. With the introduction of direct-acting antiviral drugs, treatment for hepatitis C has become very effective and tolerable. However, patients' access to treatment remains limited in low- and middle-income countries due to lack of supporting health infrastructure and high cost of treatment. International bodies encourage poor countries to organize public health responses that will facilitate the dissemination of care and treatment at the national level. However, only a few countries have documented formal plans and policies. Here we outline the approach taken in Saudi Arabia to the public health framework for hepatitis C control and care within the WHO Hepatitis C Health Sector Strategy. This includes developing and implementing policies and programs, prevention efforts, screening capabilities, treatment services, and strategic information systems. We highlight the care of doctors, nurses and dentists for patients with hepatitis C. There has been a need to promote decentralization of care and integrate the management of hepatitis C into routine clinical services to provide better access for patients to diagnosis and treatment. Introducing rapid diagnostic tests into public healthcare facilities would help increase case detection. Increased funding is also necessary to support care and treatment services.

Keywords: Healthcare - Management - Patients - Hepatitis C