HIV-AIDS prevention in Central Africa VI

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The HIV/AIDS epidemic causes great human suffering in the countries of Central Africa and represents a major obstacle to development due to the high direct and indirect economic costs. The aim of the project is to strengthen prevention work in the countries of Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo and Gabon as part of a regional project. The focus of the measures is on the target group of young people (15-24 years). Phases VI and VII of the project form a joint project that improves the target group's knowledge of HIV/AIDS and leads to responsible handling of the risks of HIV infection. In addition to HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies are also addressed. In order to enable poor population groups to use high-quality condoms, their sale in retail stores is subsidized by the project. The project runs for 3 years.