HIV a ‘critical health concern’ amongst people who use drugs in Thailand

A new narcotics law in Thailand has meant that people who use drugs are more able to access care for treatment of conditions like HIV, but the virus remains a ‘critical health concern’, according to the UN.

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HIV a ‘critical health concern’ amongst people who use drugs in Thailand

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