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The WHO Department of Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Programmes leads the development and implementation of the global health sector strategy on the elimination of HIV as a public health threat.
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Gustavo, a young volunteer distributes HIV and other STIs prevention kit to a resident of the Heliópolis community as part of the prevention activities of the "Heliópolis Investing in Life" project in São Paulo, Brazil, in April 2024.
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WHO updated recommendations on HIV clinical management: recommendations for a public health approach

This document provides an overview of the updated World Health Organization recommendations for HIV clinical management, which focus on optimizing antiretroviral...

WHO guidelines on the management of advanced HIV disease

Advanced HIV disease is the major cause of AIDS-related deaths among people living with HIV. In 2017, WHO recommended a package of care that should ...

WHO consultation on the use of broadly neutralizing antibodies for postnatal prophylaxis against the vertical transmission of HIV: meeting report, 22–23 May and 25 November 2024

Building on growing momentum from multiple stakeholders, this report summarizes the proceedings from a consultation held to convene a multidisciplinary...

Integrated drug resistance action framework for HIV, hepatitis B and C and sexually transmitted infections, 2026–2030

The Integrated Drug Resistance Action Framework for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (2026–2030) outlines a unified...

Opioid agonist maintenance treatment as an essential health service: implementation guidance on mitigating disruption of services for treatment of opioid dependence

Opioid agonist maintenance treatment (OAMT) for people with opioid dependence is proven to be safe and effective in addressing a broad range of health...

WHO consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis: module 6: tuberculosis and comorbidities, 2nd ed.

Addressing TB comorbidities and risk factors is central to the World Health Organization (WHO) End TB Strategy. These guidelines consolidate the latest...

WHO guideline on HIV service delivery

This WHO guideline recommends integrating services for hypertension, diabetes, and mental health (including depression, anxiety, and substance use) into...

Overview of WHO recommendations on HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing, prevention, treatment, care and service delivery

This document highlights the latest WHO recommendations designed to optimize health outcomes, streamline delivery and address persistent barriers to ...