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HIV a 'critical health concern' amongst people who use drugs in Thailand
By UN News
Jul 22, 2023 10:22 pm

A new narcotics law in Thailand has meant that people who use drugs are more able to access care for treatment of conditions like HIV, but the virus remains a 'critical health concern', according to the UN.

The Thai authorities are working alongside UN agencies to not just improve the availability of services following the change in the way people are sentenced for drugs crimes, but also reduce the stigmatization of people who use drugs and ensure they have access to services where they feel comfortable.

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