The HIV Board, established under the HIV/AIDS Act of 2011, will oversee the implementation of the National Strategy aimed at addressing HIV and drug use. This strategy emphasizes enhancing public health, treatment, care, human rights, and social justice.
Key objectives of the strategy include aligning national legislation with international standards, increasing access to testing and treatment for HIV, expanding harm reduction programs, and promoting education and awareness. Additionally, it seeks to strengthen data collection and analysis while advocating for necessary policy changes.
The overarching goal is to create a coordinated response to the intertwined challenges of HIV and drug use, prioritizing prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and social justice.