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UNAIDS warns that violence in Myanmar is impeding access to services for people living with and affected by HIV 17 March 202117 March 2021
GENEVA, 17 March 2021 As the situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate and f
GENEVA, 17 March 2021 As the situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate and fatalities rise, UNAIDS is warning that the violence also threatens access to life-saving essential services, including services for people living with and affected by HIV.
Ensuring the safety and protection of health-care workers and outreach and community volunteers across the country is critical, as is ensuring continuity in the procurement and delivery of essential life-saving services. Of priority concern across the country is maintaining access to HIV services, including the supply and delivery of antiretroviral medicines and harm reduction services for people who inject drugs.