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AFEW on AIDS 2018: Workshop ‘Migration in EECA: access to health care for all?’

June 28, 2018

This workshop, organized by AFEW Network, will offer a unique opportunity to not just talk about migration, HIV and Key Populations but also to hear a real-life experience about migration. We will discuss the general situation on access to health for migrants and the political commitment within Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), the essential package for migrant health for EECA and the situation of migrant’s access to TB/ HIV programs specifically in Tajikistan.

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Chase the virus, not the people! Campaign at AIDS 2018

June 26, 2018

Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) remains the only region in the world where new HIV cases and AIDS deaths continue to grow rapidly. Therefore we, the team of regional community networks*, are joining forces in the campaign at AIDS 2018. Our slogan – Chase the virus, not people!

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Sex-Workers in Russia – for Effective HIV Prevention

June 26, 2018

Sex-workers are one of the groups that are vulnerable to HIV. There are no government programs aimed at working with this category in Russia. According to Russian Federal Consumer Rights Protection and Human Health Control Service, over the past two years the way of sexual transmission of HIV has become more prominent: in 50.3% of instances, the positive status was received during heterosexual contacts.

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Vladimir Kurpita: “Dnipro Will Become the Third City in Ukraine to Join the Fast-Track Cities Initiative”

June 21, 2018

To learn about the benefits for the Ukrainian cities joining the Fast-Track Cities initiative and about the expectations from AIDS 2018 conference to be held in Amsterdam, read the interview with Vladimir Kurpita, Head of the Public Health Centre of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. According to him, though Ukraine is one of the leading countries in terms of the number of people living with HIV, the government does its best to cover such people with treatment.

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NOhep Guide for Medical Professionals Published

June 20, 2018

“NOhep Guide for Medical Professionals: 5 principles for taking action to eliminate viral hepatitis” was recently announced at the Global Hepatitis Summit. Developed by the NOhep Visionaries Steering Group, comprised of leading healthcare professionals across the world, the guide offers practical guidance and resources to equip and empower medical professionals to take action to meet the 2030 elimination targets.

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AFEW’s Chair of the Board Jeffrey Lazarus Steps Down

June 14, 2018

After three years as Chair of AFEW International’s Board, Professor Jeffrey Lazarus has stepped down on 1 June 2018. Many positive dynamic changes happened during his tenure. AFEW gained financial stability, renewed its board with community members, increased gender equity and cemented its position as a leading NGO in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

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Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Kyrgyzstan is Minimal

June 12, 2018

Kyrgyzstan is getting prepared to receive a certificate to confirm elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. In the last five years, over 95% of pregnant women were covered with prevention projects, while the new cases of vertical HIV transmission are now at the level of 2%.

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