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Officials of the ASEAN Task Force on AIDS (ATFOA) have adopted a programme to unite the 10-member countries in combating the deadly HIV/AIDS pandemic.

At their 16^th meeting that closed in Hanoi on November 5, ATFOA officials reviewed follow-up activities undertaken by member countries after their 15^th meeting, saying those activities have helped their policymakers, experts and civil society organisations share practical experiences from the fight against the disease.

The participants conserved with representatives of international organisations which have provided ASEAN member countries with HIV/AIDS technical and financial assistance in order to carry out their national responsive programmes effectively.

Since its inception in 1992, ATFOA has undertaken a wide range of activities, including setting up a regional information system and conducting scientific research on the effects of the pandemic on socio-economic development in the region.