Papua New Guinea: National HIV and AIDS Strategy 2011-2015

The new National HIV and AIDS Strategy, 2011-2015 seeks to build on past achievements and address shortcomings in PNG’s response to the HIV epidemic. The NHS replaces the National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS, 2006-2010 (NSP). Its overarching goal is to reduce transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and minimise their impact on individuals, families and communities.

While there has been considerable progress in the response to HIV and AIDS, particularly considering the difficulties posed by PNG’s diverse geography, culture and complex epidemic, the harsh reality is that the HIV epidemic has been outpacing the national response. To address this, this new national strategy is significantly different to the previous NSP.