Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a recent alarming public health issue worldwide and the prevalence of HCV infection is higher in high-risk populations, including patients undergoing haemodialysis (HD) or repeated blood transfusions. To be specific the Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C was highest in group in the region of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. PWID are particularly high risk of infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV). The HCV/HIV co-infection among PWID in Manipur was very high. Risky injecting practices were more common among younger PWID and while unprotected sex was more common among older PWID. The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among people who inject drugs (PWID) in Manipur is 64.9% and contrarily the access to HCV care amongst this vulnerable population is poor. Identification, targeted intervention, co-infection management, promotion of HCV testing and treatment through community settings could contain the menace.

Key Words: HCV, PWID, targeted intervention, co-infection management