Angolan Parliament Approves in General the Comprehensive Response to HIV

Luanda — The Bill on the Comprehensive Response to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was approved in general on Friday in Luanda by the Members of the National Assembly.

The bill, initiated by the Angolan Executive, establishes mechanisms for prevention, protection, treatment and accountability, aligned with the international principles of confidentiality, equal access and human dignity.

The proposal received 178 votes from parliamentarians during the 7th ordinary plenary meeting of the 4th…