| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
Where Harm Reduction Stands Around the World in 2024
Where Harm Reduction Stands Around the World in 2024
On October 29, Harm Reduction International released its latest biannual report on the status of harm reduction services around the world. The Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 honed in on four themes: hepatitis; Indigenous communities; incarcerated communities; and youth.
The report, last published in 2022, states that 108 countries currently express support for harm reduction practices; 94 countries have at least one program providing methadone and/or buprenorphine; and 93 countries have at least one operational syringe service program. Only 18 countries have at least one overdose prevention center (OPC). (Filter, USA, 29.10.2024)