The AIDS Action Europe clearinghouse is a central point where NGOs, policy makers, networks and other stakeholders in Europe and Central Asia can share key documents and good practice materials.
Prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and European Monitoring Centre for Drugs
This evidence-based joint guidance by ECDC/EMCDDA identifies good public health practice for prevention and control of infectious diseases among people who inject drugs. Common blood-borne viruses in this group include HIV and hepatitis B and C. The guidance identifies 7 key interventions which, in synergistic combination, have been shown by evidence and experience to be effective in the prevention and control of infectious diseases that affect this group. A guidance in brief is also available.
English
Injecting drug users (IDUs) NGOs Policy makers
Prevention Harm reduction Treatment
WHO European region
2011
document / report
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and European Monitoring Centre for Drugs
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