New HIV program for LGBT approved by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Subject: [LGBTI_health_africa] New HIV program for LGBT approved by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Netherlands launches the world's biggest HIV/AIDS program aimed at LGBT, drug users and sex workers The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reserved € 35 million so that LGBT, people who use drugs and sex workers in 16 countries can get easier access to information, condoms, antiretroviral treatment and care. Never before has a country launched such a large HIV/AIDS program aimed at these vulnerable groups. It could mean a huge turnaround in reducing the number of HIV infections in the 16 countries. The program will start in September and be implemented by seven Dutch organizations. As well as the grant from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the program has been made possible by € 11.7 million from other sources. Unique Dutch approach The 4.5-year program has been judged the best by the ministry. Earlier this year there was a