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Harm reduction for people who inject drugs in Ukraine and Tanzania associated with improved HIV prevention outcomes

Harm reduction for people who inject drugs in Ukraine and Tanzania associated with improved HIV prevention outcomes

NGO-delivered initiatives have tangible benefits for the health of people who inject drugs in terms of HIV and hepatitis C prevention and engagement with HIV care in Ukraine, according to research presented to the 23rd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2020: Virtual). Clients of NGOs were more likely to have been tested for HIV, use condoms and sterile needles, receive opioid agonist therapy, and if HIV positive, be on antiretroviral therapy. (aidsmap, UK,05.07.2020)

https://www.aidsmap.com/news/jul-2020/harm-reduction-people-who-inject-drugs-ukraine-and-tanzania-associated-improved-hiv