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Lithuania is a leader in HIV/AIDS prevention among injecting drug users, creating the first program in a former Soviet state in 1995.

 

The report HIV/AIDS Prevention amongst Injecting Drug Users in Lithuania: Best Practices shares experiences gained in Lithuania's efforts in HIV prevention among injecting drug users and provides information about the lessons learned and successes achieved.

 

Currently, HIV/AIDS numbers are still rising in Lithuania, especially in smaller towns, and a high-risk of HIV infection exists in prisons. This demonstrates that continuing the HIV prevention efforts just at current levels is not sufficient.

 

However, a further successful development of best practices and subsequent support to one of the most susceptible and extremely isolated society clusters and to the society as a whole largely depends on the state and municipal policies and their respective action programs.

 

HIV/AIDS Prevention amongst Injecting Drug Users in Lithuania: Best Practices offers practical examples of what can be achieved in the development of these important programs.