MDG Six in Thailand
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Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases |
Target 7: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS
Scorecard for Thailand: Target already achieved
Target 8: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases
Scorecard for Thailand: Target already achieved for malaria Target potentially achievable for tuberculosis
Through strong and sustained political action, Thailand mobilized a broad-based response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The result is a significant slowing of the spread of HIV/AIDS in Thailand. However, HIV/AIDS remains a major challenge. HIV is a moving target in terms of geography, and is spreading unchecked among some groups, including injecting drug users, men who have sex with men and informal commercial sex workers. New vulnerability has been recognized in industrial hubs, border areas, youth and mobile population groups such as migrants, seafarers and construction workers. In response, Thailand is revitalizing its multi-sectoral response, and shifting the focus of prevention towards young people in general and specific vulnerable groups. In addition, as antiretroviral (ARV) drugs become more affordable, Thailand is committed to expanding access to these drugs to improve the health and well-being of those living with HIV/AIDS.
