Webinar Reflection: Integrated Care for Syndemics, Bringing SUD, HIV & HCV Treatment Together
ISSUP hosted a webinar on 4 December 2025 with Dr Sarah Kattakuzhy, exploring integrated care for the syndemic of SUD, HIV, and HCV. She highlighted that these conditions often occur together and intensify one another, making siloed approaches ineffective. The session showcased strong evidence that integrated care models; whether co-located, mobile, telemedicine-supported, or provider-integrated; improve treatment uptake, viral suppression, and HCV cure rates. Case studies illustrated how person-centred, joined-up care strengthens trust, stability, and quality of life. The discussion emphasized the significant opportunity to scale integrated, flexible, and humane care models across diverse health systems.
