![]() | HIV in Bangladesh: Recent Scenario 2004 Download this publication |
![]() | This report is a summary of the first two rounds of national surveillance of behavioral and biological data among the populations believed to be at elevated risk of contracting and spreading HIV and STIs in Lao PDR. The first round was conducted in 2000/2001, and the second round in late 2004. Download this publication |
![]() | For many years Bangladesh has been able to escape the HIV/AIDS epidemic that is affecting countries all around us. Now the results of the fourth round of national surveillance indicate that the country has no reason to be complacent. Download this publication |
![]() | AIDS is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-29 in the world (1) and although rates have declined slightly in recent years, Cambodia still has the highest HIV seroprevalence in Asia. Although HIV can be transmitted through blood products and injection drug use, heterosexual contact, primarily through the sex trade, remains the major route of HIV transmission in Cambodia. Download this publication |
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HIV transmission among drug users is typically associated with those who share needles or syringes. Risky behavior has been defined here as needle sharing behaviors, unprotected sex with various partners and female sex workers.
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HIV transmission among drug users is typically associated with injecting drug users who oftentimes share needles or syringes. Risky behavior has been defined here as needle sharing behaviors, unprotected sex with various partners or sex workers. Risky sexual behavior associated with the drug use also contributes to spread HIV.
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![]() | The fourth round of annual HIV surveillance is the result of the combined efforts and contributions of many individuals and organisations. Thanks are due to all those listed below as well as to the many participants who gave their blood and shared their stories. Download this publication |
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This study was carried out to determine HIV/STI prevalence rates among both migrant and non- migrant males from two VDCs of Kailali district in far-western Nepal. It was further set up to measure the extent of relationship between the rates and risk behaviors and to ascertain the extent of linkage between migration and HIV/STI transmission in the area. Data for this study was collected from a total of 610 males who were from 800 randomly selected households. From all respondents oral informed consent was taken before conducting individual interviews in a private setting. The pathological tests of the specimens were carried out in the central laboratories of SACTS Kathmandu and Auroprobe New Delhi. Download this publication |
![]() | It has been proven over time, all over the world that HIV/AIDS has major health, political, social, economic and legal consequences, which will touch almost all aspects of human life. This is urn threatens the national development and efforts to improve the quality of life of our people. Download this publication |


