A Cost Analysis of Key Population Interventions to Fast Track the End of the HIV Epidemic in Thailand

Thailand is globally renowned for its achievements in reducing the spread of HIV. Despite these gains, epidemiologic and surveillance data point to the country’s outstanding gaps in HIV prevention, care, and treatment, especially for members of key populations (KP). HIV incidence and prevalence remain high among men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW), and people who inject drugs (PWID). The need to reach these populations comes at a time of growing demand for services, but limited available funding. While the government has steadily increased domestic expenditures for HIV services, a significant proportion for programs addressing key populations comes from international donors.