Press Releases 1998
Review underway on HK's AIDS situation and programme
27 Feb 1998
The Advisory Council on AIDS is conducting a review to examine the HIV/AIDS situation in Hong Kong and the programme of work carried out by Government, community and non-government organisations on its prevention, care and control.
Announcing this today (Friday), a Council spokesman said the objectives of the review were to assess AIDS prevention, care and control activities provided in the past and map out plans for future improvements.
"The review is composed of two parts: an internal assessment conducted by the Council Secretariat, and an evaluation by some overseas consultants," the spokesman said.
The Council is inviting comments and suggestions from members of the public and organisations in writing to assist the Council Secretariat in its assessment.
"Public views may touch on anything dealing with AIDS in Hong Kong, or more specifically under one of the six areas: situation and surveillance; HIV prevention and health promotion; HIV care; policy; programme structure; and financial assessment," the spokesman added.
Written comments should reach the Secretariat of the Advisory Council on AIDS on or before March 31, either by post to first floor, Wang Tau Hom Jockey Club Clinic, 200 Junction Road East, Kowloon, by fax No. 2337 0897, or by e-mail aids@health.gcn.gov.hk
The Advisory Council on AIDS is a Government-appointed body set up in 1990 to advise on the AIDS policy in Hong Kong.
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