CDC Seeks Input on Draft Five-Year HIV Plan
WASHINGTON - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking input on their five-year HIV strategic plan. External consultants active in HIV/AIDS prevention and CDC staff developed the plan collaboratively. The draft five-year strategic plan details priority goals, objectives, and strategies for domestic and international HIV prevention. The public comment period runs until October 23, 2000. For more information, and to access the draft plan, visit www.cdc.gov.
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