Lisbon's COVID 19 response: harm reduction interventions for people who use alcohol and other drugs in emergency shelters.

Four emergency shelters were instituted in Lisbon during COVID-19, and are still in operation. Between March and August 2020, they served over 600 people. The shelters host a diverse population, including people experiencing homelessness, foreigners, LGBTI + people, those with reduced mobility, couples, those with pets, and People Who Use Drugs, including alcohol (henceforth PWUD).

Hepatitis C in a Mobile Low-Threshold Methadone Program.

Introduction: Data on the epidemiology of hepatitis C among individuals who use drugs in low-threshold settings are lacking, although crucial to assess the burden of disease and aid in the design of treatment strategies.

Objective: The aim of this study was to characterize the epidemiology and disease related to hepatitis C in a population attending a low-threshold methadone program.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study in the population attending the Mobile Low-Threshold Methadone Program in Lisbon, Portugal, was carried out.