Lesotho National HIV & AIDS Policy 2006

This policy document updates the 2000 National HIV and AIDS Policy. The review of the policy was preceded by a Joint Review of the National Response (2005), which recommended, among others, the review of the 2000 policy. This document is therefore a culmination of a wide consultation and participation process, and provides the broad policy framework for action.

The new proposed policy framework reflects the Government of Lesotho’s commitment to ensuring adequacy of protection, care and support to all vulnerable groups in all interventions on HIV and AIDS. The framework also provides guidance for stakeholders in the formulation of the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan and the development of sectoral policies and plans. It also provides the framework for coordination, management arrangements, research, monitoring and evaluation of the policy, including resource mobilization, utilization, and accountability.