The objective of this document is to outline the policies and principles for the prevention

and care of sexually transmitted disease (STD) to assist Ministry of Health officials who

have the responsibility of developing and implementing STD programmes. Although the

document is not intended to be a detailed description of activities that may be used in

implementation, some areas have been amplified in annexes to serve as models that can

be adapted to suit local situations.

UNAIDS and WHO recommend that every country should have a programme for

prevention and care of STD which should be integrated or closely coordinated with

National AIDS Programmes. The services that form part of the programme should

always be delivered with due respect for human rights and maintenance of the dignity of

persons with STD.