The National AIDS/STD Programme (NASP) is one of the wings of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) responsible for coordinating with all stakeholders and development partners involved in HIV/AIDS programme activities throughout the country.
HIV/AIDS: Bangladesh Situation
In Bangladesh the first case of HIV was detected in 1989. Till December 2008, there were 1495 reported cases of HIV and 476 cases of AIDS, among them 165 died. By definition Bangladesh is a low prevalence country (The last surveillance conducted in 2007 found national prevalence of HIV < 1%), but there are significant level of risky behavior that makes our country vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
The World AIDS Campaign arrived at the selection of the theme Universal Access and Human Rights after close consultation with representatives of various constituencies, communications and media representatives of partner organizations.
The World AIDS Campaign arrived at the selection of the theme Universal Access and Human Rights after close consultation with representatives of various constituencies, communications and media representatives of partner organizations.
