People who inject drugs

UNAIDS welcomes the adoption of a key resolution at the 67th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, recognizing harm reduction for the first time as an important part of an effective public health response. More

The decriminalisation of drug use and related activities is a policy option that is widely supported by the United Nations as a core component of a human rights- and health-based approach towards people who use drugs. More

For a drug policy that makes Europe safer, healthier, and more just! A Manifesto, initiated by C-EHRN, lays down a vision for a pragmatic, innovative, and human rights-centred European drug policy. More

A study assessed whether assisted partner services could be used to find, test for HIV and HCV infections, and link to care the partners of people who inject drugs in Kenya. More

Access to care, health insurance, and social support systems were associated with increased hepatitis C virus awareness and treatment among individuals with a history of injection drug use. More