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The 10 case studies presented in this document clearly demonstrate that social protection works for HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. In particular, they show how social protection benefits the AIDS response through increased access to HIV services for all people including the most marginalized and excluded in society. The studies also demonstrate that carefully constructed and well-managed social protection programmes have the power to support people who are hardest to reach.
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This document presents experiences of how community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) delivery can improve both the level of access to treatment and the quality of health outcomes for people living with HIV. These experiences illustrate that community-based ART delivery is efficient, effective and high quality.
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Antimicrobial resistance threatens the very core of modern medicine and the sustainability of an effective, global public health response to the enduring threat from infectious diseases. Systematic misuse and overuse of these drugs in human medicine and food production have put every nation at risk. Few replacement products are in the pipeline. Without harmonized and immediate action on a global scale, the world is heading towards a post-antibiotic era in which common infections could once again kill.
This action plan underscores the need for an effective “one health” approach involving coordination among numerous international sectors and actors, including human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, finance, environment, and wellinformed consumers.
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In this report we review global progress made towards those 10 targets in advance of the critical milestone of the 2016 United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Ending AIDS and in the context of the target of ending AIDS by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. This is an important opportunity to reflect on progress, but also to identify where gaps remain and to take action to ensure that no one is being left behind by the global AIDS response. The UNAIDS 2016–2021 Strategy aims to harness the momentum we have achieved to date. If we do not Fast-Track our efforts the number of new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths will rebound. Investment in AIDS must not falter; in fact, in the short-term it needs to increase. Front-loading investment now will ultimately lead to greater impact and long-term cost-saving.
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The HIV epidemic amongst men who have sex with men (MSM) in Bangkok is substantial. The population size of MSM in Bangkok is 120,000-250,000, with approximately one-third (33.5 percent) considered high-risk, characterized by their young age, multiple partnerships, frequent unprotected anal intercourse, and sexual activities around MSM hotspots. In metropolitan Bangkok, HIV prevalence among MSM reportedly increased from 21 percent to 28 percent between 2000 and 2012. The Thai Working Group of Estimation and Projection (2013) projected an estimate of 39,000 new HIV infections would occur in Thailand during 2012-2016, based on the AIDS Epidemic Model (AEM).
Resource | Guidelines,
This HIV clinical management guideline is substantially changed from the 2012 guidelines.
This is a consolidated guideline, including sections on antiretroviral therapy and opportunistic infections, which were previously contained in two separate documents. In addition to avoiding repetition, the intention is also to make the format more concise, with more dot points, tables and algorithms than paragraphed text.
The changing clinical needs of PLHIV necessitate a broadening of the scope of the guideline. As more PLHIV are now established on combination antiretroviral therapy they will experience less late stage complications of advanced immunodeficiency. HIV itself, and longterm combination antiretroviral therapy (ART), increases the risks and complications associated with metabolic and non –communicable (NCD) diseases as people age. This guideline includes a new section on non-communicable diseases to guide the clinician to advise patients regarding the prevention of NCD, to incorporate screening for NCD into routine consultations, and for the investigation and management of NCD. The clinician is directed to Cambodian National NCD guidelines for management of hypertension and diabetes. Whilst the HIV clinician may not always lead the management of NCD if the patient has the opportunity to attend a specialised clinic, the HIV clinician must have a good understanding of these common conditions, and in particular drug interactions with ARV.
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To reduce new HIV infections globally to fewer than 500 000 by 2020, a step towards ending the HIV epidemic as a public health threat by 2030, we need to Fast-Track the response, including renewed commitment to, sustained funding for and scaled-up implementation of HIV prevention programmes.
This paper discusses six elements of HIV prevention efforts that are crucial to achieve the target: commitment, focus, synergies, innovation, coverage and accountability.
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The global HIV epidemic has emerged as formidable challenges to public health, development and human rights. The SAARC Member States have varied epidemiological patterns of HIV infection and AIDS. In reviewing the current epidemiology of HIV and AIDS within the SAARC region, the diversity needs to be fully addressed and defined. Despite of these diversities, Member States are committed to take necessary actions and contain HIV and AIDS epidemic.
SAARC Epidemiological Response on HIV and AIDS – 2015 incorporates updated information on HIV/AIDS as of December 2014. This is the 13th report incorporates, as of December 2014, updated information and brief analysis on the HIV/AIDS situation in global, regional and SAARC Member States.
This report scrutinizes the HIV epidemic and a more detailed description of its epidemiology in the SAARC region. In addition, this report also includes the situation of HIV/AIDS in the region and the HIV/AIDS Control Program of member states of the region.
Resource | Fact Sheets,
To end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, specific—yet flexible—strategies are needed for different age groups, populations and geographical locations. Ending the epidemic among adolescents requires amplifying investments where they can make the most difference and fostering innovation by adolescents and youth themselves, as well as governments, international organizations, civil society and the private sector.
Baseline Characteristics of Patients Attending the SHC in the First 3 1⁄2 Months of Clinic Operation
Resource | Presentations,
This presentation summarizes the report which aims to study the baseline characteristics of enrolled patients in the first 3 1/2 months of SHC operation.