HIV/AIDS Prevention activities are included in the following projects:

Improving RH Services and Access to Family Planning in Turkmenistan IEC, Population policy and advocacy Support to the National Program of Reproductive Health Services in Turkmenistan AIDS/STI prevention among vulnerable young women

The UNFPA contribution to AIDS Prevention and Control Program is through technical support of AIDS prevention service. UNFPA procured HIV kits to anonymous units of AIDS prevention service and provision of condoms for the ongoing UNAIDS project. UNFPA FO in Turkmenistan is collaborating with 5 NGOs which undertake HIV/AIDS prevention activities throughout the country. Several workshops have been conducted on counseling for the specialists of AIDS/STDRH/drug abuse services in Ashgabat. UNFPA supports the inclusion of HIV/AIDS education and information components in school program. UNFPA conducted a few youth actions towards the support of HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns. Within UNFPA some activities on HIV/AIDS prevention have been carded by NGOs: School of Health; "The health of family is health of generation"; Women Resource Center of Mary. Some actions were conducted in the National Military Service and Policy Academy. Nowadays thanks to geological location of Turkmenistan and stable Muslim traditions in the regions the indicators of AID prevalence stayed low in 1999-1 case of HIV and 1 case of AID. Number of preventive activities have been carried out during shot period of time. 6 regional AID centers have been established, equipped by UNFPA. Very effectively anonymous units and hot lines have been functioning. Starting from 1999 the Government has been providing with HIV kits. Such specialists as ob/gyns, venerologists have been trained. Training courses youth specialists, actions among different group of population (including group of risk) have been carried out on a regular basis. During actions some video films, evaluations, video spots are broadcast. Specialists from RH trained by UNFPA units are involved for conducting seminars and during these courses they get knowledge on STI/HIV issues.