Evidence-based consensus on the diagnosis, prevention and management of hepatitis C virus disease

Table 2 Ways to prevent hepatitis C virus infection among intra-venous drug users

Already used needles and syringes should not be used

New and sterilized needle should be used for injecting drug

Illegal drugs should not be used

Disinfected equipment should be used to make drugs

Always wash hands before and after injecting

Carefully throw the syringes after using it

Safely cleanse the place of injecting drugs