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Inside a prison in the Republic of Moldova where inmates have access to needles, syringes, disinfectants, condoms and informational materials on HIV and hepatitis, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases. 2014. Credit: UNAIDS/D. Gutu
Feature story
22 February 202122 February 202122 February 2021
On any given day, approximately 11 million people worldwide are in confinement.
On any given day, approximately 11 million people worldwide are in confinement. Drug injection and sexual intercourse occur worldwide in prisons. The risk of sexual violence among prisoners—and their insufficient access to condoms, lubricants, pre-exposure prophylaxis and harm reduction services—heighten their chances of acquiring HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections.