This note on the review of the National AIDS Programme is on the WHO Southeast Asia Regional Office website. The report on the review has STILL not been publicly released. Why not?

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Review of the Myanmar National AIDS Programme, 27 March – 07 April 2006

The National AIDS Programme Myanmar with support from WHO and the participation of UNAIDS and UNICEF conducted an external review of the national health response to HIV/AIDS from 27 March to 7 April 2006 as part of the process of development of the National Strategic Plan 2006-2010. The general objectives of the review were to assess the progress of the national HIV/AIDS programme, especially in areas related to health sector responses, and recommend revision of interventions and strategies. A group of public health experts were invited as members of the review team. The teams were deployed to seven zones and visited eight states and divisions and 23 townships.
A general finding of the review was that significant progress had been achieved in the national response to HIV/AIDS. The magnitude of the epidemic has been recognized and the efforts needed to respond to it have been reflected in formal policy and planning documents. Importantly, there is a stated commitment in existing strategic documents to focus prevention, care and support efforts to the most vulnerable populations. The National AIDS Programme has played a critical role in the implementation of HIV/AIDS activities through the formal health system, and coordinated the inputs of national and international organizations engaged in this field. The review team prepared a detailed report and recommendations.

http://www.searo.who.int/en/Section10/Section18/Section2008_12728.htm