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Policy Guidelines for Collaborative TB and HIV Services for Injecting and Other Drug Users: An Integrated Approach
Author:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNAIDS, World Health Organization, Global TB Programme, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, Vienna International Centre, UNODC, UNAIDS, ODCCP
Publication Date:
2008
Format:
Guideline
Language:
English
Abstract
The Policy Guidelines outline the detailed evidence and explanation of the recommendations and describe the methods, the people involved and the summary of conflicts of interest. The aim of this guidance is to provide a strategic approach to reducing TB- and HIV-related morbidity and mortality among drug users and their communities in a way that promotes holistic and person-centred services.Publisher:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Audience(s):
Health Professionals, Correctional Facility Staff, Social Service Providers
Topic:
Treatment Guidelines Materials, HIV Co-infection, Partnership Building, Substance Use
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