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2010

Dispatch from the field: Vilnius Centre for Addictive Disorders, Lithuania
Dispatch from Lithuania
Photo: © WHO/Piotr Malecki 2009

1 February 2010 -- Injecting drug use is the primary route of HIV transmission in eastern Europe and central Asia. While HIV prevention coverage for injecting drug users remains low in the region, the WHO supported Knowledge Hubs represent progress in the expansion of harm reduction services.


2009

Dispatch from the field: Katutura State Hospital, Windhoek, Namibia
Francina, an HIV/TB patient. Dispatch from the field: Katutura State Hospital, Windhoek, Namibia
Photo: © WHO/James Oatway 2009

17 June 2009 -- On his last mission as Director of the WHO HIV/AIDS Department, Dr Kevin De Cock visited the Katutura State Hospital in Windhoek, Namibia, where he praised efforts by national authorities and health-care providers to expand antiretroviral treatment to those in need.


2006

Towards universal access by 2010: African experiences

Towards universal access by 2010: African experiences consists of five photo stories. Each story presents a piece of reality of how patients, health workers, and decision-makers in countries are tackling some of the outstanding priorities of HIV/AIDS. These stories bring to life many challenges that exist within health sectors in countries and which will need to be addressed as the international community moves towards universal access to HIV services by 2010.

Towards universal access by 2010

2005

Voices of hope: stories from communities affected by HIV and AIDS

2004

Saving lives through HIV/AIDS treatment
Women and AIDS: have you heard us today?
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