In this new consolidated guidelines document on HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations, the World Health Organization brings together all existing guidance relevant to five key populations – men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, people in prisons and other close...
HIV Infections/prevention & control,
HIV Infections/drug therapy,
Primary Health Care,
Risk Groups,
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active,
Risk Factors,
Prisoners,
Sexual and Gender Minorities,
Drug Users,
Sex Workers
This guideline covers needle and syringe programmes for people (including those under 16) who inject drugs. The main aim is to reduce the transmission of viruses and other infections caused by sharing injecting equipment, such as HIV, hepatitis B and C. In turn, this will reduce the prevalence of blood-b...
This document recommends a proactive approach to HIV testing and counselling by care providers in these settings. Offers basic operational guidance on HIV testing and counselling in settings attended by people who inject drugs (PWID)....
