The National AIDS Commission was appointed by Cabinet and officially established in February 2000. The principal objective of the NAC is to coordinate, facilitate and monitor the national response to HIV and AIDS as well as the National Strategic Plan. The Commission also has the shared responsibility for Advocacy, Resource Mobilization, the development of Policy and Legislation, and over all Monitoring and Evaluation of all interventions and efforts.
MANDATE: To effectively coordinate, facilitate and monitor the national response to HIV and AIDS and the Strategic Plan so as to reduce the incidence and spread of HIV/AIDS and provide comprehensive, quality support for persons living with HIV/AIDS.
MISSION: To effectively coordinate multi-sectoral programs which address prevention and mitigation of HIV/AIDS in Belize, while promoting healthy sexual behaviors, reducing discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS (PWHAs) and providing easy access to services to those in need.
VISION: The National AIDS Commission will strive to ensure that Belize decreases the rate at which HIV/AIDS is spreading and will be ensuring the provision of comprehensive social services which are provided in an environment free from stigma and discrimination.
