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Tatiana Vinogradova: «Only public organizations are able to work with vulnerable groups»

July 17, 2017

Last year a major event in the field of HIV in Russia became the adoption of the National strategies of counteraction with the spread of HIV-infection in the Russian Federation until 2020. One of the key objectives of the Strategy was the consolidation of efforts of governmental and nonprofit organizations in their fight against the epidemic. Today we discuss the implementation of this interaction in the most progressive city of Russia with the Deputy chief physician of St. Petersburg Center for prevention and control of AIDS and infectious diseases, holder of Doctoral degree in Medicine, third-generation doctor Tatiana Vinogradova.

Rapid HIV Testing was Discussed in Kyiv

July 17, 2017

Psychologists, social workers, medical personnel and other employees of four social bureaus in Ukraine gathered for the three-day training Conducting Voluntary Counselling and Testing on HIV with Rapid Tests that AFEW-Ukraine conducted on June 7-9. The training was held within the framework of the project ‘Bridging the Gaps: Health and Rights for Key Populations’ with the financial support of Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Module on Writing a Conference Abstract Announced

July 13, 2017

In the seven modules of the CBPR[e]Education course you will gain insight into, and understanding about the key principles of community based participatory research. Part of this course is available for free: module on writing a conference abstract. This module presents present information on the general requirements and considerations regarding abstract writing and the criteria used in the selection process.

EECA Organisations Supported Michel Kazatchkine

June 22, 2017

AFEW International has reached out to organizations and networks in Eastern Europe and Central Asia with the request to sign the support letter for re-appointment of Michel Kazatchkine as United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. His contract/mandate as UN special envoy on HIV/AIDS for Eastern Europe and Central Asia ends on 30 June.

Harm Reduction: Redirection of Resources Needed

June 20, 2017

Harm Reduction International’s data shows that since 2014, no new countries have established needle and syringe programmes (NSP) and just three have introduced opioid substitution therapy (OST). Of 158 countries where injecting drug use is reported, over half (78) do not offer OST and more than a third (68) still do not provide NSP. In 2015, a UN target to halve HIV transmission among people who inject drugs by 2015 was missed by more than 80%.

‘Building a Healthy Future Together’ – AFEW Releases its 2016 Annual Report

June 13, 2017

Now more than ever, key at-risk populations need increased access to health services to combat the three epidemics of HIV, TB and viral hepatitis, something that was highlighted last year in the new World Health Organisation global health sector strategies on HIV and on viral hepatitis.

The Photo Exhibition ‘Life in the Shadow’ was Shown in the Netherlands

June 6, 2017

Last week the photo exhibition ‘Life in the Shadow’ was brought to the Netherlands by public Foundation ‘AIDS Foundation East-West in Kazakhstan.’ It was possible to see the images of people affected by HIV and tuberculosis during Wolfheze workshops in the Hague on 31 May – 2 June. The main goal of the exhibition is to reduce stigma and discrimination against people with HIV and tuberculosis.

AFEW Kazakhstan Helps People Getting out of the Shadows

May 17, 2017

At the end of March, the photo exhibition ‘Life in the Shadow’ dedicated to the World Tuberculosis Day took place in Almaty. AIDS Foundation East-West in Kazakhstan organized this event. The exhibition featured photos of people affected by HIV and tuberculosis. Today we will tell the stories of some of them.

Join AFEW at Harm Reduction International Conference in Montréal

May 10, 2017

AFEW International is taking part in 25th Harm Reduction International Conference that will take place in Montréal, Canada next week. AFEW’s executive director Anke van Dam and program director Janine Wildschut will take part in the side event on harm reduction.

PrEP: effective and empowering

May 4, 2017

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a new HIV prevention method that consists of a daily pill taken by HIV-negative people to reduce their risk of becoming infected with HIV. PrEP is highly effective in preventing HIV transmission, as scientific research shows.

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