Abstract

The inaugural 2017 Australasian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Conference (AVHEC) taking place at the Pullman Cairns International, Cairns, Queensland, 10–11 August 2017, aims to gather those working in the field of viral hepatitis – including policy makers, researchers, primary healthcare providers, community and other individuals committed towards virtual hepatitis elimination. The program will present the latest scientific developments and knowledge, offer opportunities for structured dialogue assessing where we are, evaluating lessons learned and discuss our major issues towards charting the Australasian response to viral hepatitis.