What is HIV and AIDS?

Government Response
“HIV/AIDS is a major issue pertinent to the overall quality of the
Chinese people and the country’s prosperity. Starting with
education and focusing on prevention, we must contain the
proliferation of HIV/AIDS.”
Chinese President Hu Jintao
The Chinese government has increased its support over the last few years, notable
seen through its commitment to support families affected by HIV through the “4 Frees
1 Care policy”
In badly affected provinces such as Yunnan, local policies and procedures have been
set up to tackle the epidemic.
China 4 Frees 1 Care Policy
1. Free anti-HIV drugs to AIDS patients who are rural
residents or people with financial difficulties living in
urban areas.
2. Free voluntary counselling and testing.
3. Free drugs to HIV infected pregnant women to
prevent mother-to-child transmission and HIV testing of
newborn babies.
4. Free schooling for children orphaned by AIDS; and
Care and economic assistance to the households of
people living with HIV and AIDS.
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