ISLAMABAD
Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel has said that the federal government is taking serious steps with the support of the provincial governments to control AIDS. He was talking to Country Director of United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS for Pakistan Yuki Takemoto. He said the government is utilizing all resources to ensure people have access to all health facilities and creating awareness on the prevention and treatment aspects of HIV/ AIDS.
The minister said that steps were being taken to increase access and utilization of prevention and treatment options for vulnerable persons. He said the government is making efforts to ensure that they address and not exacerbate the inequalities and vulnerabilities that increase the risk of infection and disease.
He said the federal government is taking serious steps with the support of the provincial governments to control AIDS. He added the joint strategy was being implemented with the participation of all concerned stakeholders for AIDS control.
Takemoto said, “We pledge our commitment to support Pakistan in efforts to improvements, increase coverage, build efficiency, and accelerate the attainment of Aids control.” Speaking on the occasion, the UN Coordinator Takemoto pledged his commitment to support Pakistan in efforts to build efficiency and accelerate the attainment of Aids control.
