HIV, Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections

The HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infection (HSI) Unit is engaged in protecting the health of people of the Western Pacific and eliminating HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs by supporting Member States in the implementation of Regional Action Plans for HIV, Hepatitis and STI.

WHO/Yoshi Shimizu

1. HIV

Increasing access to pre-exposure prophylaxis, revitalizing condom promotion
HIV testing – community-based testing, self-testing, and partner notification
Introduction of new/cheaper antiretrovirals
Operational guide for elimination

2. Hepatitis

Mid-term review of regional action plan for viral hepatitis – cascade analyses and progress monitoring
Expansion of testing services (e.g. use of rapid diagnostic test, quality of lab services)
Decentralization of care and treatment services
Prevention of health care associated infections

3. STI

Regional review and STI disease burden estimates
Strengthening response against gonococcal AMR and syphilis
Explore joint action on HPV control (elimination of cervical cancer)

4. Cross cutting

Implementation of regional framework for triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis
Transitioning to sustainable financing mechanisms

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Immunization program data: regional and country profiles 2022

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