Provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, ministries and  institutes attached to the State Council：

　　Since the first AIDS case was reported in 1985 in China, provinces and government departments have under the leadership of the Party and the State Council studied, developed and implemented HIV/AIDS prevention plans, clarified HIV/AIDS policies, implemented health education, strengthened treatment, and, achieved progress on HIV/AIDS prevention and control.

　　In general, the HIV/AIDS epidemic is however still spreading rapidly in China. In certain regions and sectors of society there is lack of coverage and awareness of HIV/AIDS education and interventions, down-to-earth surveillance of HIV/AIDS, rigorous laws and regulations that are conducive to work on HIV/AIDS, technical capacities for HIV/AIDS prevention and control, and, awareness of the importance to contain the epidemic.

　　Strengthening HIV/AIDS prevention and control is necessary in seven areas:

I.      Strengthen leadership and clarify roles and responsibilities [A1]

II.      Adhere to the principle of prevention and implement comprehensive prevention and management

III.      Strengthen HIV/AIDS surveillance and standardize epidemic reporting

IV.      Implement treatment and support policies and facilitate the provision of anti-retroviral drugs

V.      Strengthen investments and ensure availability of funding

VI.      Provide care and support and strengthen the management of AIDS patients

VII.      Conduct international cooperation and improve the prevention and treatment capacities

　　I.    Strengthen leadership and clarify roles and responsibilities

　　HIV/AIDS prevention and control is linked to economic development, social stability, and national security and prosperity. Long-term commitment to respond to HIV/AIDS is hence necessary. In order to respond to and contain HIV/AIDS in China, local governments must: realize the importance and urgent need for prevention and control; integrate HIV/AIDS into the routine government agenda as an important item; strengthen the leadership, streamline and coordinate efforts; and, urgently and effectively respond to and contain HIV/AIDS, which is a priority linked to the interest and benefit of China and its people.

　　Local governments are required t develop detailed HIV prevention plans and objectives; implement accountability mechanisms for work on HIV prevention; and, integrate HIV/AIDS into government performance evaluation. The following should be taken into consideration: China’s National Mid and Long-Term Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, 1998-2010 (State Council Document, 1998, No. 38) and State Council Notice on China HIV/AIDS Containment, Prevention and Control Action Plan, 2001-2005, (State Council General Office Document. 2001, No. 40).