Community-based integrated care for HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, Thailand

Tanyaporn Wansom; Akaphot Thongmee; Salyavit Chittmittrapap; Tunyaluck Saraporn; Karuna Chavalertsakul; Nuntisa Chotirosniramit; Suta Pattarakijroongrueng; Thitisant Palakawong Na Ayuthaya; Viroj Verachai; Paisarn Traisirichok; Benjamas Intharabut; Nyan Linn; Rapeeporn Teuansiri; Kewalin Kulprayong; Arrini Waesateh; Sureena Lawseng; Tikumporn Chumwangwapee; Smith Pattarasuteewong; Nee Pudpong; Duangsamon Unchit; Jukraphan Photipap; Chutarat Wongsuwon; Nattapon Werapattanawong; Suhainong Smahoh; Pilanthana Sae-chee; Sakda Phueakchai; Prommin Kittikoonprasert; Pongsri Bootsan; Saranath Lawpoolsri; Philippe Creac’H; Stephen Mills; Pornsak Yoocharoen; Anchalee Avihingsanon; Nittaya Phanuphak; Arthorn Riewpaiboon; Nicolas Durier

doi:10.2471/blt.25.293745

January 28, 2026Bulletin of the World Health OrganizationOpen Access

Community-based integrated care for HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, Thailand

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Effective HCV treatment is safe in a community-based harm reduction setting, emphasizing positive outcomes.
Participants receiving treatment in harm reduction programs experienced successful HCV management, reinforcing integration benefits.
Analysis of community-based strategies highlights their role in promoting public health amidst ongoing drug use issues.
Integration into national programmes may significantly influence HCV elimination efforts among vulnerable populations.

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Community-based HCV treatment of people who use drugs in Thailand, within harm reduction settings, is safe and effective. Integration of this strategy into national programmes could enhance HCV elimination in people who use drugs.

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