Policy

The WHO European Region is committed to achieving the global goal to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, a commitment that was made when all 53 Member States endorsed the European Action Plan for the health sector response to HIV in the WHO European Region. In line with the Global health sector strategy on HIV (2016–2021), the regional action plan presents an implementation plan for adapting to the epidemiological, social and political contexts of the Region.

WHO has a set of guidelines and normative documents to support countries’ HIV responses in areas of intervention (such as HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care) as well as in addressing HIV key populations. WHO/Europe facilitates the dissemination and integration of these guidelines within national health protocols in countries throughout the Region. In addition to offering technical assistance for implementation, it monitors countries’ uptake of WHO policies and recommendations.

Policy guidance by HIV intervention area

HIV testing and counselling, Prevention, Treatment and care, HIV and other infections, Harm reduction
HIV key populations

Men who have sex with men, People who inject drugs, Sex workers, HIV in prisons
Action plan for the health sector response to HIV in the WHO European Region

This publication promotes a public health approach, and a comprehensive combination of: HIV prevention; access to HIV testing; and offering treatment to all people living with HIV, including children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and people with co-infections.