The anthology analyses the development of the two overlapping epidemics HIV AIDS and hepatitis
C in Central Asia and China against the background of the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals. Both epidemics have a significant impact on public health and particularly
affect drug users. In order to contain the epidemics it is therefore essential to develop
prevention programmes for vulnerable groups and to counteract stigmatisation and social
marginalisation. The publication combines country chapters and case studies on overarching
topics such as the portrayal of HIV AIDS in the media the role of NGOs and the implementation
of harm reduction programmes. With contributions by Zhyldyz Bakirova | Alla Bessonova | Azizbek
Boltaev | Daniel Deimel | Jiang Du | Tynchtyk Estebes uulu | Anna Meryem Grabski | Sandugash
Ismagulova | Medet Kudabekov | Ingo Ilja Michels | Dalida Mukasheva | Nurgul Musaeva | Sona
Orbelyan | Tatsiana Pikirenia | Uladzimir Pikirenia | Mariya Prilutskaya | Safarkhon Sattorov |
Jarkyn Shadymanova | Alijon Soliev | Larissa Steimle | Heino Stöver | Hang Su | Umed Talbov |
Asel Tentigenova | Mykyta Trofymenko | Yifan Xu | Dinara Yessimova | Guzalkhon Zakhidova
