Algerian Family Planning Association Reports Figures on AIDS

2004-11-24

The Algerian Association for Family Planning (AAPF) announced on Monday (22 November) that 653 AIDS cases and 1,657 HIV-positive individuals are officially listed in Algeria. The information is part of an AAFP survey to increase public awareness about the dangers of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

The organisation aims to educate Algerian youth through public forums

The AAFP is a national association created in 1993 by young people trained in sexual and reproductive health and family planning. The organisation aims to educate Algerian youth through public forums, media campaigns and door-to-door outreach services. (APS)

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عادل Posted 2007-08-05

How is possible to join the association?

The Algerian Family Planning Association is located at: Association Algérienne pour la Planification Familiale (AAPF) 20 rue Lamartine - Oran - 31000 - Algérie - 00 213 41 39 96 00 / 41 38 47 / 41 38 12 Fax : 041 39 60 53 / 021 23 63 01

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