Priority HIV and Sexual Health Interventions in the Health Sector for Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People in the Asia-Pacific Region

In essence, the present document describes the priority health sector interventions recommended to achieve universal access for the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among MSM in the broader perspective of male sexual health. It summarizes key policy and technical recommendations developed by WHO related to each priority health sector intervention. It guides the selection and prioritization of interventions for HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. Finally, it directs readers to key resources of WHO and other organizations containing the best available information on the health sector response to HIV among MSM.

Relying on a rigorous background of male sexual health and strategic information, this document is, to the extent possible, based on scientific evidence and programmatic experience in prevention, care, support and treatment of HIV, as well as male sexual health. It is also intended to be as specific as possible for its implementation in the context of Asia and the Pacific, addressing a broad audience including public health decision-makers, national AIDS programme managers, health care providers, community-based organization managers, MSM living with and affected by HIV, and development agencies.