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November 6 -7, Novotel Sukhumvit 20, Bangkok, Thailand

What APCS 2024 is all about

Welcome to the 6th Asia Pacific Chemsex Symposium (APCS) 2024, hosted by the Institute for HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI, Thailand), Service Workers in Group (SWING, Thailand), the University of Malaya (Malaysia), and HIV Education and Research Taiwan (HEArT, Taiwan) in vibrant Bangkok, Thailand.

 

Since its inception in 2019, the Asia Pacific Chemsex Symposium has emerged as a critical platform for bringing together community members, healthcare professionals, CSOs/NGOs, advocates, researchers, policy makers, donor agencies, and other stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Our discussions center around Chemsex, providing a culturally sensitive, safe, and multidisciplinary environment.

APCS is dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogues, sharing valuable insights, and encouraging collaboration to tackle the complex, locally-relevant challenges of Chemsex. Our focus includes key populations, HIV/STI prevention, mental health, and harm reduction. Join us in this important endeavor to make a difference.

From Taipei to Bangkok for the first time

“Pleasures, Policies, and Possibilities”

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

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To increase participants’ understanding of the diverse Chemsex practices, drug policies and healthcare systems in Asia-Pacific and their implications for people-centered, community-led models of Chemsex-related service deliveries, including harm reduction services and policies in region.

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To foster a collaborative environment and networking space for Chemsex care and research among health care professionals, CSOs/NGOs, researchers, community members and other stakeholders in the region.

03

To promote innovative, evidence-based, and people-centered harm reduction practices with a focus on improving the quality of life and mental wellbeing of people and communities engaging in Chemsex practices.

What you need to know about APCS2024

Key topics

Pleasures and harm reductions in Chemsex;

  • Drug policies in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific.

  • Patterns of drug use in Chemsex, including the use of marijuana in Thailand.

  • Holistic health services for KPs in Chemsex.

Date

Wed 6-Thu 7 November, 2024

Venue

Benjasiri Ballroom 1-3, 5th floor

Organizing committees

Dr. Nittaya Phanuphak

Surang Janyam

Dr. Iskandar Azwa

Dr. Stephane

Wen-Wei Ku

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apcs2024

6-7 November

Novotel Sukhumvit 20,

Bangkok, Thailand

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