Factsheet - Vulnerable populations during COVID-19 response - Drug users (June 2020)

Overview

Key principles that underpin actions to address COVID-19 among people who use drugs (PWUD)

• The continuity and sustainability of treatment, health care, social protection and rehabilitation services, including access to controlled drugs for medical purposes, must be ensured.
• Drug services need to remain tailored to the needs of vulnerable groups among PWUD, such as women, those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), youth, refugees, etc.