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01.12.2019

HIV self-testing services for female sex workers, Malawi and Zimbabwe

WHO Bulletin - "In sub-Saharan Africa, the proportion of HIV infection in the general female population that is attributable to sex work is estimated to be between 13.6 and 22.1%. In spite of the overall reduction in new HIV infections in the general population, the prevalence and incidence of HIV among female sex workers remain extremely high. At the same time as being disproportionately affected by HIV infection, female sex workers are highly marginalised and least likely to take up voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services, as they have to contend with multiple barriers to accessing services. (Summary by Kate Molesworth, Swiss TPH)

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29.11.2019

Translating community research into global policy reform for national action

World Health Organisation / Salamander Trust - "Translating community research into global policy reform for national action. A checklist for community engagement to implement the WHO Consolidated guideline on sexual and reproductive health and rights of women living with HIV.

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29.11.2019

Removing human rights-related barriers

The Global Fund - "Human rights are important to the Global Fund. The organization recognizes that maximum impact in the fight against the three diseases cannot be achieved without taking the human rights of beneficiaries into account.

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