National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention

The National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention was established in July 1998 as the National Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, Ministry of Health. It was affiliated to the then Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine as a professional institution for HIV/AIDS prevention and control approved by the State Council. On January 23, 2002, it was renamed the National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, or NCAIDS/STD, under the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the successor of the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine.

 

 

1. Carry out epidemic monitoring and epidemiological investigation on HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, analyze the epidemic situation and forecast trends, put forward prevention and control strategies and advice, and evaluate their effectiveness;

 

2. Formulate technical plans and guidelines on the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, and guide local agencies to implement national AIDS prevention and treatment plans or action plans;

 

3. Carry out key scientific research and technological development for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C;

 

4. Carry out quality control for HIV/AIDS laboratory testing;

 

5. Implement educational programs and promote scientific knowledge on the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, and provide guidance on the comprehensive intervention of sexually transmitted diseases;

 

6. Carry out national and international exchanges and cooperation in terms of the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C;

 

7. Undertake postgraduate education programs, provide technical guidance, training and support for AIDS/HIV and hepatitis C prevention and treatment, and participate in emergency responses;

 

8. Help formulate policies and regulations for HIV/AIDS prevention and control, and provide scientific evidence;

 

9. Undertake routine work for the State Council AIDS Working Committee Office (SCAWCO) and accomplish other tasks entrusted by the China CDC.