The National Advisory Committee on AIDS (NACA) was established in 1987 by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to provide advice on the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Singapore.
The NACA was responsible for developing policies and guidelines for HIV/AIDS prevention and control, as well as coordinating and monitoring the implementation of these policies. It also worked closely with other government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community groups to raise public awareness about HIV/AIDS and promote safe sex practices.
On the other hand, the AIDS Task Force was also formed in 1987, replacing the initial Advisory Committee on AIDS. The two bodies had distinct responsibilities:
The AIDS Task Force advised the MOH on scientific and medical matters related to AIDS.
The National Advisory Committee on AIDS focused on community feedback and provided advice on AIDS education to the public.
Both entities played crucial roles in implementing the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), which aimed to prevent and manage HIV incidences in Singapore
See also[]
- Advisory Committee on AIDS
- AIDS Task Force
- National AIDS Control Programme
- Earliest cases of HIV/AIDS in Singapore
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This article was written by Roy Tan.