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On this page you will find the latest relevant updates on a broad range of health and policy related topics, including HIV, hepatitis C, drug use, overdose prevention, harm reduction, drug treatment and criminal justice.
Left Behind: Why the Global HIV Response Is Failing People Who Use Drugs
5 Aug 2016
Despite the visibility that the 21st International AIDS Conference generates, those working on HIV and injecting drug use were sorely disappointed by the lack of attention given to drug use issues, including harm reduction.
5 Aug 2016
Despite the visibility that the 21st International AIDS Conference generates, those working on HIV and injecting drug use were sorely disappointed by the lack of attention given to drug use issues, including harm reduction.
Indonesia Executes Several for Drug Crimes in an Ominous Sign of a Trend
1 Aug 2016
Indonesia took several people convicted of drug offenses, lined them up before a firing squad, and shot them dead.
1 Aug 2016
Indonesia took several people convicted of drug offenses, lined them up before a firing squad, and shot them dead.
How an AIDS conference sidelined an at-risk population
25 Jul 2016
As advocates, officials, and health care professionals gather in Durban, South Africa this week for the AIDS2016 conference, another group of people have moved out and not by choice.
25 Jul 2016
As advocates, officials, and health care professionals gather in Durban, South Africa this week for the AIDS2016 conference, another group of people have moved out and not by choice.
Thousands Held in Brutal Chinese Drug Detention Centres
25 Jul 2016
Thousands of Chinese people who use drugs are being imprisoned in inhumane conditions.
25 Jul 2016
Thousands of Chinese people who use drugs are being imprisoned in inhumane conditions.
Prisons need better drug treatment programs to control infectious diseases
21 Jul 2016
Worldwide, around 30 million people enter and leave prison each year. Of these, around 4.5 million have hepatitis C, almost 1 million have HIV and 1.5 million have hepatitis B infections. By Professor Kate Dolan.
21 Jul 2016
Worldwide, around 30 million people enter and leave prison each year. Of these, around 4.5 million have hepatitis C, almost 1 million have HIV and 1.5 million have hepatitis B infections. By Professor Kate Dolan.
The 'War On Drugs' is driving a global epidemic of HIV, TB and hepatitis
21 Jul 2016
Major new study says jails hothouse infectious diseases, which are then passed on to the wider community.
21 Jul 2016
Major new study says jails hothouse infectious diseases, which are then passed on to the wider community.
UNAIDS warns that after significant reductions, declines in new HIV infections among adults have stalled and are rising in some regions
20 Jul 2016
A new report by UNAIDS reveals concerning trends in new HIV infections among adults.
20 Jul 2016
A new report by UNAIDS reveals concerning trends in new HIV infections among adults.
International Update on Pain Management and Palliative Care Advances held in India
19 Jul 2016
Palliative care has now been recognised as an important aspect of healthcare in the region.
19 Jul 2016
Palliative care has now been recognised as an important aspect of healthcare in the region.
A broad consensus? It's time for change. #SupportDontPunish
14 Jul 2016
A video from the #SupportDontPunish campaign. A global advocacy campaign calling for drug policies based on health and human rights.
14 Jul 2016
A video from the #SupportDontPunish campaign. A global advocacy campaign calling for drug policies based on health and human rights.
Saying good-bye with dignity
9 Jul 2016
A viable and duly funded national programme for palliative care is a felt need.
9 Jul 2016
A viable and duly funded national programme for palliative care is a felt need.
