The key populations are defined ʻas groups, due to
specific higher-risk behaviours, at increased risk of HIV
and AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, irrespective of the
epidemic type or local context. For this situation assessment, four groups of key populations have been included: MSM, MSW, FSW, and hijra.
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Encapsulating the scenario of SRHR among Key Populations: An abridged SRHR situation assessment
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