NSW is moving closer to eliminating hepatitis C, with research showing more than 22,000 people across the state have been cured of the virus, using new, easy-to-take treatments.

NSW Health has urged anyone who believes they may be living with hepatitis C to get tested and treated.

"These new medications are very effective, with a cure rate of 95 per cent," Alison Nikitas, Southern NSW HIV and Related Programs Manager said.

"The treatments can be prescribed by any GP and can cure the virus within eight to 12 weeks.

"They also have minimal or no side-effects."

Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant said NSW is moving toward the elimination of hepatitis C.

"We're aiming to eliminate hepatitis C within the next 10 years," Dr Chant said.

"Thanks to groundbreaking medications, the elimination of hepatitis C is now an achievable goal."

Hepatitis NSW CEO, Stuart Loveday, said the new oral pill treatments are revolutionary compared to the previous combination pill and injection treatments which took longer, had more side-effects and lower cure rates.

"It's so important that people see their GP to get treated if they think they might have hepatitis C.

"Initially, there are almost no symptoms but if left untreated, hepatitis C can ultimately result in significant liver disease," Mr Loveday said.

Hepatitis Awareness Week runs from July 22, concluding with World Hepatitis Day on July 28.

For more information on testing, treatment, and prevention for hepatitis C call the Hepatitis Infoline on 1800 803 900 or visit hepc.org.au.