HIV/AIDS patients in Ninh Binh province receive consultations from a doctor (Photo: VNA)HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam will strength
integrating and toward the .
Deputy Director of the Vietnam Administration of
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Pham Duc Manh made the statement at the fourth
National Conference on Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and HIV which is taking
place in HCM City from August 3 – 8.
According to Manh, integrated SUD and HIV
treatment models have been proven effective since their first application in
2014, helping reduce HIV transmission among drug addicts and in the community
while expanding SUD and HIV treatment coverage.
To date, there are 244 facilities nationwide
offering ARV and Methadone integrated treatment, Manh said, adding that the
kind of treatment are facilitating
patients’ access to different services while saving human resources and operation cost.
The model will be maintained and expanded across
localities in the coming time, according to Manh.
During the conference, participants will join other
discussions, including using alternatives to treat drug addiction, newly
emerging addictive substances in Vietnam, and caring for SUD patients.-VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
