Forum talks HIV/AIDS prevention and control
More than 450 delegates from ministries, agencies and localities
nationwide are gathering in the central city of Da Nang to share
their experience in HIV/AIDS prevention.
More than 450 delegates from ministries, agencies and localities
nationwide are gathering in the central city of Da Nang to share
their experience in HIV/AIDS prevention.
The Vietnam Civil Society Partnership Platform on AIDS (VCSPA), taking place on November 12-14, is co-organised by the VCSPA governing board, the Vietnam Research Institute for Social Development, the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS Project and the Centre for Supporting Community Development (SCDI).
During the event, participants discussed the HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis situation in Vietnam , the role of community-based and non-governmental organisations in realising national targets, as well as the outcomes of intervention models in HIV prevention.
They also highlighted challenges they face in the work and put forth ways to improve people’s access to HIV/AIDS prevention and control services.
Deputy Director of the Department of AIDS Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Health Bui Duc Duong hailed the event for connecting social organisations in the fight against the deadly disease.
The annual platform currently has more than 300 member entities, including non-governmental and community-based organisations, vulnerable groups and individuals in 48 provinces and cities throughout the nation.-VNA
The Vietnam Civil Society Partnership Platform on AIDS (VCSPA), taking place on November 12-14, is co-organised by the VCSPA governing board, the Vietnam Research Institute for Social Development, the Global Fund for HIV/AIDS Project and the Centre for Supporting Community Development (SCDI).
During the event, participants discussed the HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis situation in Vietnam , the role of community-based and non-governmental organisations in realising national targets, as well as the outcomes of intervention models in HIV prevention.
They also highlighted challenges they face in the work and put forth ways to improve people’s access to HIV/AIDS prevention and control services.
Deputy Director of the Department of AIDS Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Health Bui Duc Duong hailed the event for connecting social organisations in the fight against the deadly disease.
The annual platform currently has more than 300 member entities, including non-governmental and community-based organisations, vulnerable groups and individuals in 48 provinces and cities throughout the nation.-VNA
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