Gao Qiang: China welcomes NGOs to participate in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts
[China News Service 30 November 2005]
http://www.chinanews.com.cn//news/2005/2005-11-30/8/658697.shtml

November 30 - In a news conference by the State Council Information Office today, China’s Health Minister Gao Qiang commented on China’s efforts on AIDS prevention. Gao said that China hopes for a close collaborative relationship between HIV/AIDS NGOs and governmental agencies for the one goal that unites them all—more effective prevention from further spread of the disease and more efficient efforts for providing care and aid for HIV/AIDS patients.

Gao said that although HIV/AIDS prevention is an important responsibility of a government, government efforts alone often are not adequate for keeping the epidemic under control. Therefore, China hopes to see more NGOs as well as businesses and organizations to participate in HIV/AIDS prevention. Gao also called for strengthening efforts of health promotion and employee management within organizations. Gao also hoped to see more donations from for-profit organizations to support the HIV/AIDS prevention efforts together with the governmental budgeted funds.

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