Global Health Progress

The first editorial, by Michael Merson of the Duke Global Health Institute and colleagues, argues that HIV prevention cannot be limited to just “one or two stand-alone” measures such as male circumcision or partner reduction.

The second editorial, by Kong-Lai Zhang of the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences in Beijing and colleagues, details the measures they believe can prevent and treat HIV/AIDS in China, where the disease largely affects low-income and marginalized groups. According to the authors, there is a need for promotion of condom use, needle-exchange programs, and local clinics and laboratories that can provide second- and third-line antiretroviral drugs, as well as specialized expertise.

Read summaries of these editorials by Kaiser Network here >>