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Tuberculosis in Latvia
ECDC and WHO/EUROPE regularly collaborate on tuberculosis (TB) surveillance, prevention and control in the European Union. Based on a request from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia, they conducted a joint country visit from 22 to 26 October 2012, with the objective of providing a comprehensive overview of tuberculosis prevention, control and care in the country, and presenting the…
From Research to Reality - Investing in HIV Prevention Research in a Challenging Landscape
Recent breakthroughs in HIV prevention research have confirmed the promise of new options to help end the AIDS epidemic and highlight the urgent need for ongoing research to develop additional prevention options and support rapid rollout of proven ones. However, continued progress requires a broader base of funders committed to sustained support according to this report released at 7th IAS…
Invasive meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men - Rapid risk assessment
In a new rapid risk assessment, ECDC concludes there is an increased risk in Europe of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) among men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly in metropolitan settings.
Global Update on HIV Treatment 2013: Results, Impact and Opportunities
This publication reports on the progress being made in the global scale-up in the use of antiretroviral medicines in low- and middle-income countries, the challenges that are being overcome or that await solutions and the opportunities for building on the achievements of the past decade.
HIV in the European Region: using evidence to strengthen policy and programmes - Policy brief
This policy brief draws upon systematic reviews and secondary data analyses regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among key vulnerable populations in the European region from the full report, 'HIV epidemics in the European region: vulnerability and response'. The number of HIV cases in the World Health Organization (WHO) European region continues to increase and by 2011 reached over 1.2…
HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care in Prisons and other Closed Settings - Policy Brief
This comprehensive package of interventions is designed to support countries in mounting an effective response to HIV and AIDS in prisons and other closed settings. It takes into consideration principles of international law, including international rules, guidelines, declarations and covenants governing prison health, international standards of medical ethics and international labour standards.
Advancing HIV Justice
Advancing HIV Justice: A progress report of achievements and challenges in global advocacy against HIV criminalisation highlights the tireless work of advocates around the world challenging inappropriate criminal laws and prosecutions for HIV non-disclosure, potential or perceived exposure and transmission.
Ending overly broad criminalisation of HIV non-disclosure, exposure and transmission: critical scientific, medical and legal considerations - Guidance note
This document provides critical scientific, medical and legal considerations by which States can end or mitigate the overly broad criminalisation of HIV non-disclosure, exposure and transmission. The aim of providing these
considerations to law and policy-makers, judges, prosecutors and advocates is to help to ensure that any application of criminal law in the context of HIV
achieves justice in…
Right to Health, Right to Life: Why We Need to Act Now on HIV and Human Rights - Discussion Paper
Background document prepared for the Right to Health, Right to Life High Level meeting on HIV and Human Rights in the European Union and neighbouring countries, in Brussels on 27-28 May 2013.
Don't Panic Guide to Sexual Health
The Don't Panic Guide to Sexual Health is the result of a unique collaboration with hard-to-reach ethnic communities in the Republic of Ireland. Through forums and street outreach, Dublin AIDS Alliance was able to ascertain the sexual health needs, attitudes, and behaviours of immigrants who then worked with Dublin AIDS Alliance to devise, design, and produce the Don't Panic Guide to Sexual…
European Drug Report 2013 - Trends and Developments
EMCDDA presents its annual overview of the European drug situation in a new, reshaped information package designed to be more timely, interactive and interlinked.
The package is designed as a set of integrated elements allowing full access to the available data and analysis on the drugs problem in Europe.
Attitude of general practitioners towards patients with HIV: sociological understanding of social distance (talking points)
To assess the quality of medical services for HIV-positive patients, a survey among general practitioners was conducted in Moscow in 2010 by the Department of Sociology of Medicine, Economics of Healthcare and Medical Insurance of the Sechenov Medical University. The survey assessed awareness of doctors (197 respondents) about HIV, prevention programs and the problem of social distancing from HIV…
Clinical research of HIV vaccines: sociological assessment of setting up cohorts of volunteers
This article presents information about medical, sociological and ethical aspects related to clinical studies of anti-HIV vaccines.
Legislative control of the quality of life of PLHIV in the Russian Federation
In this article you can read about development processes related to legal regulation of the rights of people living with HIV in Russia, starting from repressive measures in the 80s, and up to today’s broad registry of rights and social guarantees for these citizens.
Research on HIV vaccination readiness in Russia
In 2011, to assess readiness of the Russian population for a potential HIV prevention vaccine, Scientific Research Institute for Sociology of Medicine, Economics of Healthcare and Medical Insurance conducted a sociological research in Moscow, together with the Russian Institute of Immunology. The survey covered 416 respondents, most of whom expressed readiness for HIV vaccination if such vaccine…
2011-2012 Education Sector HIV and AIDS Global Progress Survey
The report was commissioned by the UNAIDS Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) on Education and compares results from a similar comparative study in 2004. It finds that now almost all countries have an education sector HIV policy, that an increasing number of teachers are trained to share knowledge about the epidemic and that it occupies more space in the curriculum, taught through life-skills…
HIV Always Hear
Always Hear is a campaign for the general public to raise awareness of HIV and challenge HIV Stigma. The campaign gives a voice to people living with HIV in Scotland using four films to capture the experiences of four people who are HIV positive. They are true stories, told by the people themselves.
Supporting the films are HIV information sheets covering HIV Basics, HIV Statistics, HIV Stigma…
Crossing borders, building bridges. Combination prevention: interdisciplinary scaling up of HIV/AIDS/STI prevention, diagnostics, and treatment across Central, Eastern, and South Eastern Europe
The overall activity report introduces the most significant results and meaningful outcomes of the three-year BORDERNETwork project (2010–2012), a cooperation involving thirteen partners from eight EU and four non-EU countries (as subcontractors). The outcomes of BORDERNETwork are relevant to all HIV/AIDS/STI actors who are committed to implementing innovative, participatory, and cooperative…
Female sex workers and health care: BORDERNETwork IBBS Survey Report
The multi-city cross-sectional survey in 956 female SWs from seven EU countries collected behavioural (85-items interview) and epidemiological (HIV, Syphilis,HCV,HBV)data between March 2011 and February 2012. Participants were recruited in indoor, outdoor and IDU sex works scenes. The findings outlined multiple risks: About 38% of the SWs had IDU experience, 60% lacked a health insurance. 59% had…
HIV-related Stigma as a Barrier to Achievement of Global PMTCT and Maternal Health Goals: A Review of the Evidence
A new literature review published in the journal AIDS and Behavior finds that concerns about HIV-related stigma can discourage pregnant women in low-income settings from seeking services for their own health and to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. These findings highlight a serious challenge to international goals to virtually eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission and…
Integrating Social and Health Care Services for HIV-infected Individuals - Review of Experience and Best Practices in the Baltic Sea Region
This thematic paper provides a background on the experiences and best practices in integrating social and health care services for PLWH in the NDPHS countries. They include psychological counseling, social support, treatment of HIV-associated infections and care services provided by government institutions and NGOs. The document highlights examples of successful cooperation among medical and non-…
Tuberculosis surveillance and monitoring in Europe - 2013
This is fifth report launched jointly by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) following on from reports under the EuroTB project, established in 1996.
Evaluation report: needs and concerns of patients living with Hepatitis C (Latvia)
A set of documents: Results of a survey held among people living with Hepatitis C and HIV/HCV co-infection. An overview of focus-group discussions. Evaluation report: needs and concerns of patients living with Hepatitis C and treatment access barriers. Research of legal issues: Parallel imports of medications. Distribution of unregistered medicines in Latvia. Principles of drug price setting.…
Annual Epidemiological Report 2012 - Reporting on 2010 surveillance data and 2011 epidemic intelligence data
The sixth edition of the Annual Epidemiological Report on communicable diseases in Europe provides a comprehensive summary of surveillance data for 2010 and an analysis of the public health threats detected in 2011 through ECDC’s routine epidemic intelligence. Despite a reduction in the incidence of some of the diseases under surveillance, the data presented show that several problems remain.…
A Practical Guide for Civil Society - Human Rights Funds, Grants and Fellowships
This Practical Guide for Civil Society: Funds, Grants and Fellowships provides a brief description of funding sources, grants and fellowships
administered by or with the participation of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The purpose of the Guide is to provide guidance to prospective applicants interested in these funds and programmes to further…
The Basics - a collection of HIV information materials
There is a need for HIV information materials that explain key health messages in a straightforward, accessible way. The series covers the basic information that people with HIV need to understand about their condition and possible treatment. It is intended to support discussions between healthcare professionals and PLHIV. People working in the HIV sector and PLHIV have shaped the content by…
STI and HIV prevention in men who have sex with men in Europe
The document offers an updated inventory of STI and HIV trends among MSM in Europe from 1995-2010,a literature review of behavioural and psychosocial STI and HIV prevention interventions among MSM and a review of intervention evaluations. The report recognises that combined prevention interventions are a key to control STI and HIV. Consistent surveillance systems that support interpretation of…
A Hidden Epidemic: HIV, Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People in Eastern Europe and Central Asia - Regional Consultation
This meeting report describes the main outcome of the regional consultation in relation to the HIV prevention, treatment, care and support needs of MSM and transgender people in Eastern Europe and Central Asia; emphasizes the strong need and demand for creation of a regional coordination mechanism for advocacy, prevention, treatment and care activities among the MSM and transgender communities;…
Synthesis Report : e-discussion on HIV, Health and Development in the Post-2015 Development Agenda
UNAIDS launched a two-week online discussion (e-discussion, 21 January - 3 February 2013) to engage the public in a conversation about the future of the HIV response in the post-2015 development agenda. This e-discussion generated more than 5,500 page views and 200 comments.
Needs Identification in the Area of Mental Health and HIV - 1st phase of the MAIDS research project
The main purpose of MAIDS is to contribute to improving the quality of life of people with
double/triple diagnoses (HIV, addiction, mental illness) in new EU countries, by bringing forward
more evidence related to the issue. In doing this awareness of the relationship between HIV
and mental health problems among professionals may be increased. The aim of the study is to
identify the special needs…