ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination’s Common Management Unit (CMU) has revived its historic campaign to bolster HIV awareness, prevention, testing, and treatment nationwide.
With the assistance of national and international health partners, the program is being implemented in collaboration with the Joint United Nations Programme on HV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan.
Originally launched in 2022, the campaign aims to encourage open and informed discussions about HIV, improve access to prevention and treatment services, and address the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with the virus.
The renewed initiative focuses on raising public awareness, promoting HIV testing and early diagnosis, improving access to treatment and highlighting the experiences and voices of people affected by the disease.
The World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Association of People Living with HIV-Pakistan are among the key partners supporting efforts to strengthen the national HIV response.
The CMU recognized the ongoing efforts of government agencies, development partners, community organizations, and UN agencies to promote HIV prevention and awareness throughout the nation.
It underlined that in order to guarantee an efficient and inclusive response to HIV in Pakistan, group efforts, easily available healthcare services, and a stigma-free atmosphere were essential.
