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The evolving HIV landscape in Central and Eastern Europe: Progress, gaps, and future directions-part II

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article represents part II of a narrative review on HIV and AIDS in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). After part I, which focused on epidemiology, health policies, testing strategies, and clinical management, this section addresses HIV prevention and the impact of stigma and discrimination on access to HIV care, aims to identify current gaps, and determine key priorities for strengthening HIV prevention efforts and improving HIV care in the region. The review includes prevention approaches, including pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, treatment as prevention strategy, and harm reduction interventions, and compares their accessibility and implementation across countries. The impact of stigma and discrimination on prevention, diagnosis, and care services was also assessed. The review also includes a section on the successes and gains of several CEE countries in responding to the HIV epidemic.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108680