Providing a gateway to prevention and care for the most at-risk populations in Bhutan: is this being achieved?

Abstract

The increase in uptake of HCT services by MARPs is a welcome finding; however, the relatively static trends call for the introduction of community outreach approaches. The critical gateway being provided to MARPs is an 'opportunity' for the expansion of the current service package.

Challenges in expanding access to antiretroviral therapy for key affected populations

“…4,5 In a large study involving 13 methadone treatment centres in Yunnan Province, China, 33% of 1935 individuals attending the centres were diagnosed with HIV on enrolment. Biannual HIV testing amongst those who attended the programme diagnosed 13 new episodes of seroconversion amongst the participants.…”