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Report on Progress towards Implementation of the UN Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS 3. The National Response to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Ethiopia The national response to the AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia is the sum of the collective efforts of many actors, notably the government, multilateral and bilateral partners, international and local NGOs, associations of PLHIV, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, the private sector, civil society organizations as well as individuals. The following review of the national response to HIV/AIDS relies on annual reports of HAPCO, the National Composite Policy Index (NCPI) questionnaire returns/responses, HIV/AIDS policy and strategic planning documents, the Health Sector Development Program (HSDP) III, the Plan for Accelerated and Sustained Development to End Poverty (PASDEP) and other related documents. 3.1. National Commitment and Action This section of the report looks into national commitment and action as measured in terms of the amount of domestic resources devoted to HIV/AIDS-related activities and in national adoption of policies and practices set forth in the Declaration. In order to assess the progress made in the development and implementation of national-level HIV/AIDS policies and strategies, Part A of the National Composite Policy Index Questionnaire was used. Eleven organizations were interviewed, including HAPCO, the Regional Health Bureaus of Addis Ababa and Oromia, the Federal Police and the Ministries of Transport and Communications, Labour and Social Affairs, Women’s Affairs and the Ministry of Defense. Part B of the National Composite Policy Index Questionnaire focused on human rights and civil society involvement. Eighteen organizations were interviewed, including five government institutions, three bilateral/multilateral institutions and nine NGOs/CBOs. Separate indexes have been calculated for each policy area by adding up the scores for the respective specific policy indicator and calculating the average of the scores given by the respondents. 3.1.1. Government Response The Since 1985, the following measures have been taken by the government to control the transmission and mitigate the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Government endorsed a comprehensive HIV/AIDS policy in 1998 and established in 2000 the National AIDS Council (NAC) under the office of the Prime Minister. The President of Ethiopia heads the NAC, which consists of 85 members drawn from multiple sectors including regional administrations and private organizations (see Figure 8). The National HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office (HAPCO) was established by Proclamation in July 2002 as the executive arm of the NAC. 18
Report on Progress towards Implementation of the UN Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS H. E. Mr. Addisu Legesse, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development H. E. Mr. Tefera Walwa, Minister of Capacity Building H. E. Dr. Kassu Illala, Minister of Work and Urban Development H. E. Mr. Kuma Demeksa, Minister of Defense H. E. Mr. Berhanu Hailu, Minister of Information H. E. Mr. Sufian Ahmed, Minister of Finance and Economic Development H. E. Mr. Girma Biru, Minister of Trade and Industry H. E. Mr. Siraj Fegessa, Minister of Federal Affairs H. E. Mr. Assefa Kessito, Minister of Justice H. E. Mr. Seyoum Mesfin, Minister of Foreign Affairs H. E. Ambassador Mohammed Dirir, Minister of Culture and Tourism H. E. Mr. Junedin Sado, Minister of Transport and Communication H. E. Mrs. Hirut Delebo, Minister of Women’s Affairs and Member of the FHAPCO Management Board H. E. Mr. Assfaw Dingamo, Minister of Water Resource H. E. Mr. Alemayehu Tegenu, Minister of Mine and Energy H. E. Dr. Sintayehu Wolde Michael, Minister of Education H. E. Dr. Tewodros Adhanom, Minister of Health and Member of the FHAPCO Management Board H. E. W/o Aster Mamo, Minister of Youth and Sport and Member of the FHAPCO Management Board H. E. Mr. Hasson Abdela, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs H. E. Mr. Melaku Fanta, Minister of Revenus H. E. Ambassador Teshome Toga, Speaker – Parliament House His Holyness Abune Paulos, Patriarch of Ethiopia, Arch Bishop of Axum, Echegue of the Sea of St. Teklehaimanot and President of World Council of Churches Shek Mohammed Al-Safi Abdurahman, President, Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Most. Reverend Arch Bishop Berhane Eyesus Surafel, Ethiopian Catholic Church, Metropolitan – Arch Bishop of Addis Ababa Figure 8: Membership of the National AIDS Council Source: HAPCO Reverend Iteffa Gobena, President, Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Mekane Yesus Reverend Alemu Shetta, Executive Secretary, Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia Mr. Simon Mechale, Director General, Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Agency H. E. Mr. Atikelt Hagos, Director General, Civil Service Agency H. E. Dr. Zerihun Kebede, Director General, Ethiopian Science and Technology Agency H. E. Mr. Fuad Ibrahim, State Minister in Ministry of Education and Member of the FHAPCO Management Board Dr. Mesfin Araya, Member of the FHAPCO Management Board Dr. Yigeremu Abebe, Member of the FHAPCO Management Board Mr. Sileshi Betele, Member of the FHAPCO Management Board Mr. Hadush Kassa, General Manager, Ethiopian News Agency Mr. Kefyalew Azeze, General Manager, Ethiopian Press Agency Mr. Kebede Asrat, Director General, Christian Relief Development Association Mr. Shimeles Adugna, President, Ethiopian Red Cross Association Mrs. Tsehay Yitbarek, President, Ethiopian Family Guidance Association Dr. Wondwosen Tadesse, President, Ethiopian Medical Association Mr. Teshome Zewdie, President, Ethiopian Employment Federation Mr. Getachew Ayenew, President, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce Mr. Anteye Kebede, President, Ethiopian Teachers Association Mr. Mengistu Zemene, Board Chairman, Network of People Living with HIV H. E. Mr. Kassahun Follo, President, Ethiopian Labour Union Confederation Dr. Almaz Abebe, National Review Board Chairman H. E. Mrs. Azeb Mesfin, Social Affairs Standing Committee Chairperson of the House of People Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Board Chairperson National Coalition for Women Against HIV/AIDS Dr. Zerihun Tadesse, Vice Chairman, Anti HIV/AIDS Coalitions Forum Mr. Alemayehu Mrlmsa, General Manager, Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency 19
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