Infectious Diseases

Addressing the relationship between substance use and infectious diseases e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B and C.

26th International AIDS Conference

26 July 2026

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually, comes at a crucial time for the HIV response.

From Stigma to Strength: The Transformative Power of Activism for Former Injecting Drug Users with HIV

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

19 November 2025

Injection drug users (IDUs) living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) often face multiple stigmas stemming from their HIV status and history of drug use. This stigma can impact their mental health, motivation to recover, and social integration. This...

Global hepatitis webinar – Let's break it down!

28 July 2025

Online

World Hepatitis Day 2025 global webinar will provide a critical platform for collaboration with partners and engagement with governments, health professionals and the public to drive advocacy, awareness and action to eliminate viral hepatitis as a major public health problem.

Addictions in Potential Sperm Donors: What is Possible to Control?

Scientific article

29 October 2024

INTRODUCTION: Third-party sperm donation represents the sole viable option for conception for a considerable number of infertile couples. The donation process is predicated on ensuring the high quality and safety of the donated cells. While...