A former drug user turned activist is addressing Scotland’s alarming drug death crisis by running the nation’s first drug consumption room — and risking arrest to do it.
Tag: Hypodermic Needles and Syringes
An H.I.V. Outbreak Puts Spotlight on Pakistan’s Health Care System
After the reuse of syringes infected hundreds of children in a small city, health workers say the entire system needs to be revamped.
Panic in Pakistani City After 900 Children Test Positive for H.I.V.
Health workers say the reuse of syringes drove the outbreak in the city of Ratodero.
Global Health: Battle Against Ebola in Congo Pits Medical Hope Against Local Chaos
A vaccine and new treatments are on hand, but the outbreak is in an area rife with unpredictable gunfire, bandits and suspicion of outsiders.