[§325-93]  Hepatitis prevention program.  (a)  The department may establish and administer a hepatitis prevention program to prevent morbidity and mortality among Hawaii residents due to hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

     (b)  The hepatitis prevention program shall prioritize:

     (1)  Hepatitis awareness and education;

     (2)  Increasing access to services;

     (3)  Assuring health equity and addressing the social determinants of health as they relate to hepatitis; and

     (4)  The collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant data to support hepatitis prevention and treatment. [L 2025, c 114, pt of §2]