People who use drugs
162 articles
‘Systemic Failure’: Global Reviews Show Extent of Injecting Drug Use and Infectious Diseases in Prisons
One in nine people in prisons globally have a history of injecting drug use and their risk of HIV, viral hepatitis and TB is up to 45 times higher than in the general population. More
WHO Operational Guide: Needle and Syringe Programmes for People Who Inject Drugs
The document provides practical, evidence-based guidance to support countries in planning, implementing and scaling up needle and syringe programmes for people who inject drugs as part of comprehensive harm reduction responses. More
At-Risk Groups Falling Behind in Global Effort to Eliminate Hepatitis C
A systematic review and meta-analysis assesses and compares HCV care cascades in four key populations: people living with HIV, people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, and incarcerated individuals. More
Marked Reduction in HIV/HCV Coinfections in Iceland Following the TraP HepC Nationwide Hepatitis C Elimination Program
A study assessed the impact of TraP HepC on the epidemiology of HIV/HCV coinfection, the cascade of care, and HCV reinfection rates among coinfected individuals. More
Jails Could Cut Hepatitis C Infections Nearly in Half with Testing and Treatment
Jail-based HCV interventions, especially those offering treatment, significantly enhance HCV elimination in people who inject drugs — and are a cost-effective public health strategy. More
