Press Release: Commission presents blueprint to fight HIV/AIDS over the 2006-2009 period

The European Commission on 15 December 2005 adopted a Communication on 'combating HIV/AIDS within the European Union and in the neighbouring countries 2006-2009'. The Communication focused on key issues such as the involvement of civil society: fostering dialogue with stakeholders such as patients, NGOs and the private sector is central to boosting the impact of any HIV/AIDS strategy. A stronger focus on prevention was also thought to be necessary. The Communication also addressed issues including surveillance, treatment and research and details concrete projects in an Action Plan for the period 2006-09.

European Commission: COM(2005) 654 final, Communication ... on combating HIV/AIDS within the European Union and in the neighbouring countries, 15.12.05 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/com/2005/com2005_0654en01.pdf

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