The aim of this action is to contribute to reducing the burden caused by NCDs and communicable diseases and their risk factors, supporting Member States’ actions.

The action targets:

Sub-topic (c): Communicable diseases (HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, viral hepatitis).

Sub-topic (c) is linked to and supports the activities under DP/CR-g-24-28 Direct grants to Member States’ authorities: Cancers caused by infections, vaccine-preventable cancers and addressing communicable diseases (HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis).

Scope:

Sub-topic (c):

Activities will aim to:

a) support Member States and countries associated to the EU4Health Programme in their actions to prevent, monitor and manage communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and viral hepatitis;

b) support Member States in their actions to address stigma and discrimination.

More specific activities will include:

a) development of best and promising practices, innovative policies, cost-effective approaches and research to prevent and monitor communicable diseases in the Union (HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, viral hepatitis);

b) awareness-raising to tackle stigma and discrimination;

c) targeted actions for vulnerable groups (e.g., drug users, migrants, people in prison)

d) capacity-building for health professionals, including in terms of communication skills, and support for patient groups and vulnerable groups.