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This review compared the effectiveness of active versus passive surveillance on HCV testing uptake, diagnosis, and linkage to care in LMICs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic review and meta\u2010analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies published between 2000 and July 2025 were retrieved from eight databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE. Eligible studies reported HCV testing, diagnosis, or linkage outcomes among adults (\u2265\u200918\u2009years) in LMICs. We conducted the meta\u2010analysis using the random\u2010effects model to estimate pooled prevalence, and qualitative findings were thematically synthesised.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Forty\u2010four studies met the inclusion criteria, of which 17 conducted across 21 countries in Sub\u2010Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia contributed to the meta\u2010analysis, reflecting regional rather than global estimates of HCV\u2010RNA prevalence. The pooled HCV\u2010RNA prevalence was 53.4% (95% CI: 32.8\u201374.1;\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200999.9%). Active surveillance interventions commonly included mobile outreach (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20097), community screening (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200912), integration of testing into HIV or TB services (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200913), or provider\u2010initiated testing (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200910), with active approaches achieving higher diagnostic yields and uptake than passive facility\u2010based models. Key barriers included stigma, limited infrastructure, and weak referral systems, while facilitators involved decentralisation, integration with HIV\/TB services, and point\u2010of\u2010care diagnostics.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Active surveillance substantially improves HCV detection and care linkage compared to passive approaches. However, sustainable hybrid systems that combine both models, strengthen laboratories, and engage the community are essential to achieve equitable progress toward HCV elimination in LMICs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/tmi.70137","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,19]],"date-time":"2026-05-19T09:46:42Z","timestamp":1779184002000},"page":"997-1011","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Comparative Impact of Active Versus Passive Surveillance on Hepatitis C Virus Testing Uptake, Diagnosis and Linkage to Care in Low\u2010 and Middle\u2010Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta\u2010Analysis"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"31","author":[{"given":"Katekani Precious","family":"Motau","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Health Systems and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Pretoria  Pretoria South 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