Latest News
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.
European HIV testing week expands to HCV
11 May 2015
This year the scope of the European testing week will expand to also include hepatitis.
11 May 2015
This year the scope of the European testing week will expand to also include hepatitis.
Indiana governor to sign needle exchange bill to curb HIV outbreak
7 May 2015
The Indiana governor, Mike Pence, is set to sign a bill that will allow local governments to set up needle exchange programs in an effort to combat the spread of HIV.
7 May 2015
The Indiana governor, Mike Pence, is set to sign a bill that will allow local governments to set up needle exchange programs in an effort to combat the spread of HIV.
Identifying Common Ground on Development for UNGASS 2016 on the World Drug Problem
7 May 2015
Panel discussion hosted by United Nations University
7 May 2015
Panel discussion hosted by United Nations University
The emerging global ‘dissensus’ on drug policy: Seizing the opportunity
1 May 2015
The global counternarcotics regime, created and enforced by the United States since the 1950s, now faces profound challenges.
1 May 2015
The global counternarcotics regime, created and enforced by the United States since the 1950s, now faces profound challenges.
Germany sees increase in drug-related deaths
22 Apr 2015
German drug users are increasingly resorting to artificially produced substances, with the number of drug-related deaths also increasing in 2014.
22 Apr 2015
German drug users are increasingly resorting to artificially produced substances, with the number of drug-related deaths also increasing in 2014.
Dispatches: Frank Talk in the US About Ending HIV
22 Apr 2015
The road to ending AIDS in the United States runs through the criminal justice system - Megan McLemore for Human Rights Watch
22 Apr 2015
The road to ending AIDS in the United States runs through the criminal justice system - Megan McLemore for Human Rights Watch
Drug users should be able to get heroin from the health system
16 Apr 2015
Professor Schechter discusses the need for heroin assisted treatment
16 Apr 2015
Professor Schechter discusses the need for heroin assisted treatment
Drug policy reform as a critical part of the HIV response.
16 Apr 2015
An information note for Global Fund applicants and grant recipients.
16 Apr 2015
An information note for Global Fund applicants and grant recipients.
Law enforcement assisted diversion produces dramatic reductions in recidivism
14 Apr 2015
A unique collaboration has united to devise a new plan that may transform the national discussion about the war on drugs and mass incarceration. - Huffington Post
14 Apr 2015
A unique collaboration has united to devise a new plan that may transform the national discussion about the war on drugs and mass incarceration. - Huffington Post
Police should catch actual criminals, not harass drug addicts - UN drug expert
14 Apr 2015
A video interview with Michel Kazatchkine on the drugs debate.
14 Apr 2015
A video interview with Michel Kazatchkine on the drugs debate.
