Harm reduction and the global HIV epidemic

Achieving an AIDS-free generation requires that all populations have access to HIV prevention and treatment services. Unfortunately, when it comes to people who inject drugs, access is often denied. The approach of many countries is to criminalize PWID instead of providing or supporting harm reduction services that are highly effective at preventing the spread of blood-borne infections such as HIV and hepatitis C. As a result, in many low- and middle-income countries, the limited harm reduction services that are available are primarily supported by international donors.

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