Preventing HIV infection in Russia: best practices in harm reduction programs
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A new assessment of best practices in HIV/AIDS harm reduction programs in the Russian Federation was done for the World Bank by the Open Health Institute in 2006. “Harm Reduction Programs in the Civilian and Prison Sectors of the Russian Federation: Assessment of Best Practices”, provides insights into factors contributing to successful harm reduction programs. These programs are vital in helping to control the HIV epidemic in Russia, where injecting drug users account for 70% of all HIV cases.
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تاریخ انتشار 2006