Hepatitis C: The Quiet Disease | For the Record

The CDC estimates about 2.4 million Americans are living with Hep C today. Almost 70% of new infections are due to injection drug use. So, VICE News headed to the frontlines of the Opioid epidemic to meet three people with connections to Hep C and the opioid epidemic. In partnership with Gilead, we learned about the importance of Hep C treatment and prevention, and how these individuals are approaching Hep C education & awareness, including the ability to cure it, within their communities. Learn more: hepcfacts.com #ad Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. - https://bit.ly/3oRyDu8 Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: https://bit.ly/2HR9kGq Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3yIIbvH Facebook: https://bit.ly/36oafb0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VvVaxT More videos from the VICE network: https://bit.ly/3fWNVrZ Follow VICE World News here: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3q0n04f Twitch: https://bit.ly/3FdZqZ0 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cAK6vk Twitter: https://twitter.com/VICEWorldNews Instagram: https://bit.ly/3cCOr13 #VICENews #News