Eastern Europe’s Ostrich Policy on HIV
Russia and Ukraine account for roughy 90% of the 1.5 million people estimated to be infected with HIV in Central and Eastern Europe. Yet neither country spends any money on harm-reduction programs, thereby placing in jeopardy large swaths of their populations.
CARDIFF, CALIFORNIA – Russia and Ukraine account for roughly 90% of the 1.5 million people estimated to be infected with HIV in Central and Eastern Europe. On a recent trip to these countries, and despite repeated requests, no politician or public-health official in either country would meet with me. None returned the phone calls, faxes, or e-mails that I sent after I returned home.
CARDIFF, CALIFORNIA – Russia and Ukraine account for roughly 90% of the 1.5 million people estimated to be infected with HIV in Central and Eastern Europe. On a recent trip to these countries, and despite repeated requests, no politician or public-health official in either country would meet with me. None returned the phone calls, faxes, or e-mails that I sent after I returned home.