Task Force for the Urgent Response to the Epidemics of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Eastern Europe and Central Asia : report on the fourth meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark 10-11 February 2000

Abstract

The Task Force was set up in response to the need for urgent action to address the continuing high levels of sexually transmitted infections (‎STI)‎ in the Region. This fourth meeting served as a forum for the exchange of information and discussion about: 1)‎ recent initiatives and programmes in support of the prevention and care of STI in the Region; 2)‎ the impact of current health reforms on the structure and financing of STI prevention and care services, and the opportunities for using health system reform processes to increase access to and the acceptability and affordability of STI services; and 3)‎ development of the Task Force Web site as a tool for exchanging information about and coordinating STI prevention and care