Publications on Key Populations
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey among Men Who have Sex with Men and Transgender in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: Round V – 2015 (Fact Sheet)
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This is the fifth round of the IBBS survey conducted among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (TG) population in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.
 
 
Factsheet 2: Cumulative HIV Cases in Nepal, as of Asar 2072 (July 2015)
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This is a report on cumulative HIV Cases in Nepal, as of Asar 2072 (July 2015), revised and updated on November 30, 2015.
 
 
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey among People Who Inject Drugs in the Eastern Terai of Nepal: Round VI – 2015 (Fact Sheet)
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This is the sixth round of the IBBS survey conducted among People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) in Eastern Terai.
 
 
Factsheet 6: HIV care and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Services in Nepal, as of July 2015
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Background about ART program in Nepal:
- ART was started in Nepal in February 2004 from Sukraraj Tropical and infectious Hospital, Teku.
- ART is available for free of cost for all eligible people living with HIV (PLHIV).
- Currently ART is available from 61 sites in 55 districts. HIV care is available from many sites including ART sites.
- National Consolidated Guideline for Treating and Preventing HIV in Nepal 2014 is the guiding document for providing HIV treatment and care in Nepal.
- CD4 count service is available from 27 sites across the country.

 
 
Factsheet 3: HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) Services, as of Asar 2072 (July 2015)
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Background about HTC in Nepal:
- HIV Testing and Counseling service was first started in Nepal in 1995.
- HIV Testing and Counseling is the entry point for overall HIV care services. It is provided free of cost to the key populations at higher risk and general population all over the country.
- Nepal’s HIV testing and counseling services have been guided by the National Guidelines for Testing and Counseling of HIV in Nepal.

 
 
Tool to Set and Monitor Targets for HIV Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care for Key Populations
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This document provides guidance on monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the comprehensive package of interventions to address HIV among key populations: men who have sex with men, people in prisons and other closed settings, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender people.
 
 
Factsheet 4: Management of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), as of Asar 2072 (July 2015)
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Background about STI in Nepal:
- Key interventions for management of STI in Nepal are targeted Behavior Change Communication (BCC), condom promotion and distribution, diagnosis and treatment of STI (both syndromic and etiological management) and referral services.
- STI management services are available from Government Health Facilities and NGOs for key population.
- Nepal has been following WHO recommended approach for the management of STIs in patients with recognized signs and symptoms.

 
 
Policy Brief: Sex Work, Violence and HIV in Asia - From Evidence to Safety
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This brief brings together the latest findings and recommendations for advocates, programmers and policy-makers, to identify priorities and implement effective policy and program strategies for putting this growing body of knowledge into practice.
 
 
Malaysian AIDS Council and Malaysian AIDS Foundation: Annual Report 2014
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The Ministry of Health’s 2014 statistics on HIV and AIDS show a slight increase of 3,517 HIV cases from 3,393 in 2013 to 3,517 new cases with a total cumulative of 105,189 HIV cases. The trend indicates a 78 per cent increase in sexual relations comprising homo/bisexuals and heterosexuals.
 
 
Integrated Behavioural and Biological Surveillance among Most at Risk Population: IBBS Study Punjab 2014
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This report provides mapping, and biological and behavioral information related to HIV infection among four most at risk populations: Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), Male Sex Workers (MSWs), Hijra Sex Workers (HSWs), and Female Sex Workers (FSWs).