The majority of HIV infections are sexually transmitted or associated with pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. In addition, sexual and reproductive ill-health and HIV share root causes, including poverty, gender inequality and social marginalization of the most vulnerable populations.

There are a number of benefits of SRH and HIV integration which include:

• Improved access to and uptake of key HIV and SRH services
• Better access of people living with HIV to SRH services tailored to their needs
• Reduction in HIV-related stigma and discrimination
• Improved quality of care
• Better utilisation of scare human resources for health

For further information see:

• Navigating the work in progress from the Interagency Working Group on SRH and HIV Linkages.
• The SRH and HIV Linkages Resource website – www.srhhivlinkages.org