Doan Ngu, an official at the National AIDS Standing Bureau in Hanoi, traveled with us to his home town of Lang Son, which has one of the most serious HIV/heroin problems that I have witnessed. He took us to a dirt lot that used to be a primary school, but recently has become a favorite shooting den for heroin users. "It's easy for the children to get injured by the needles," said Ngu, as we strolled around this lot, which was lousy with used needles. It's easy for the adults, too, I thought, noticing that both Ngu and I foolishly had on open-toed sandals. |
