UNODC regional conference "Harm reduction in the Baltic states - the way forward"

A regional conference "Harm reduction in the Baltic States - the way forward" took place in Riga. The aim of the conference was to discuss the current situation and future challenges of needle and syringe programmes and other harm reduction services in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

We ask to stop trading away PLWHA's lives!

To European Commission's Representation Office in Riga, Latvia: Negotiations between India and the European Union on the Free Trade Agreement and the Human Consequences.

Help Médecins Sans Frontières tell Europe "HANDS OFF OUR MEDICINE"!

Millions of people in developing countries rely on affordable generic medicines produced in countries like India to stay alive. But the European Commission is pushing aggressive policies that will severely restrict people’s access to these life-saving medicines.

HARM REDUCTION IN THE BALTIC STATES – THE WAY FORWARD

International seminar organizing by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Project Office for the Baltic States ("HIV/AIDS prevention and care among injecting drug users and in prison settings in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania") at 25 - 26 October in Riga. Programme please read bellow.

Rights for access restricted. Alternative UNGASS Reports

This publication is to be released by civil society organizations working in the field of combating the HIV epidemic in Latvia, Lithuania, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. We publish here Latvia and Lithuania chapters.

1st Call for Proposals of the Estonia – Latvia –Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 within European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument

The Ministry of Regional Development and Local Municipalities of Republic of Latvia has launched the 1st Call for Proposals of the Estonia – Latvia – Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2007-2013 within European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument. The 1st Call for Proposals is launched on 23 August 2010. The deadline for submitting project proposals is 29 November 2010.

HIV Prevention in Latvia Nearly Non-Existent Due to Multiple

Organizational changes and staff shortages are hampering the fight against HIV/AIDS in Latvia.

EUROPEAN AIDS TREATMENT GROUP: Call on the Government of Lithuania to ensure monitoring of HIV patients according to European standards

In early May 2010, your Ministry of Health released the Order no V384, stating that although HIV monitoring tests are free-of-charge, the Republic of Lithuania could no longer provide the required funding to make them available. This means that patients need to pay for the expensive testing out-of- pocket. We call on you to repeal the document and ensure adequate funding for those monitoring tests which are imperative for controlling HIV and ensuring good health of People Living with HIV in Lithuania.

The Vienna Express 2010: Towards Universal Access

“Drugs – one step up to AIDS” - Riga, Bauska, Kekava, Ogre.

Open Letter to the Romanian Government

We are writing with great concern in order to point out a situation which is taking place in Romania at this very moment. Despite the fact that the local authorities have committed repeatedly to ensuring universal access to treatment for all HIV positive patients eligible for it, there are people who are facing an earlier death because of the incompetence of the very same representatives. These authorities are directly responsible for putting together and implementing the procedures of acquisition of specific antiretroviral treatment which is vital for the survival of people living with HIV and AIDS.

Holding governments accountable to their promise of universal access to HIV treatment

Today ITPC launched MTT8, Rationing Funds, Risking Lives: World Backtracks On HIV Treatment bringing together research from six countries. You can download the report by clicking on the link...

AIDS treatment in Latvia is exceptionally expensive - report

In many parts of the world, including Latvia, funding cuts for HIV and AIDS treatment can result in an increase of deaths from this disease; besides, the costs of HIV/AIDS treatment in Latvia are exceptionally high, said the new report from the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC), published on Monday.

International Treatment Preparedness Coalition's Missing the Target 8-th Report

Evidence from Six Countries Confirms Fears of People Living With HIV/AIDS: Treatment Rationing Is Escalating. New report documents early warning signs of devastating impact to come from flatlining and cutting AIDS funding. "Rationing Funds, Risking Lives: World Backtracks on HIV Treatment, the new report from the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC), documents early warning signs resulting from the global pullback on AIDS commitment and funding: caps on the number of people enrolled in treatment programs, more frequent drug stock outs, and national AIDS budgets falling short."

Access to HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care in Lithuania. Draft Recommendations

Access to HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care in Lithuania. Draft Recommendations by the World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen.

Missing the Target: Access to Treatment for People Living with HIV - Latvia

Missing the Target: Access to Treatment for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) - Latvia. By Marcis Trapencieris (Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, University of Latvia; The Centre for Health Economics) and Aleksandrs Molokovskis (Society Association HIV.LV)

Peer-Driven Interventions for IDUs started in Latvia and Lithuania

Pilot peer-driven interventions were started in 11 cities in Latvia and 6 cities in Lithuania. The aim of the new initiative is to access and educate injecting drug users who have never been clients of harm reduction programmes.

UNGASS reporting 2010. National Composite Policy Index questionnaire

The current round of reporting on the 2001 Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS takes place in 2010. Country progress reports should be submitted no later than 31 March 2010. Please see the Part B of the National Composite Policy Index questionnaire (reporting by representatives from nongovernmental organizations, bilateral agencies, and UN organizations).

Eurasian Harm Reduction Network issued its yearly note 2009

The year 2009 was a challenging one for many harm reduction supporters and services in our region as the economic crisis began to have impact. We publish paragraphs that applies to the Baltic States.

The Minister of Health of the Republic of Latvia B. Rozentāle has sent a letter to Authorities of The Netherlands

The Minister of Health of the Republic of Latvia B. Rozentāle has sent a letter to Authorities of The Netherlands asking to consider possibilities to provide additional financial support for United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime activities in Harm Reduction and HIV/AIDS prevention in Latvia till 2012.

Missing the Target: Access to Treatment for People Living with HIV: Latvia. First draft version for discussions only.

Missing the Target: Access to Treatment for People Living with HIV (PLHIV): Latvia. First draft version for discussions only. By Marcis Trapencieris (Society Association HIV.LV)