New Who Guidelines To End Aids In Bangladesh

The prevalence of HIV in people who inject drugs (PWID) in Dhaka was 7% in 2007 and 5.3% in 2011, so it seems to be contained; and HIV prevalence has remained low (within 0 to 2%) in other key populations such as female sex workers, men who have sex with men, and transgender persons. However, the demographics of Bangladesh present considerable challenges to the HIV prevention programme. Bangladesh is a densely populated country, with enduring poverty, low levels of education, gender inequality and high level of cross-border travel. As the AIDS epidemic changes shape, so must the HIV prevention programme. You will find the original content at this website http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/new-who-guidelines-to-end-aids-in-bangladesh/
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