Download or read book Averting AIDS Crises in Eastern Europe and Central Asia written by Olusoji Adeyi and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The countries of Eastern Europe and the central Asian region are experiencing the greatest increases in rates of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis infections. This publication sets out the World Bank's regional support strategy which seeks to provide a unifying framework for the Bank's work as part of the international support for country-led responses to these public health problems. It identifies short to medium term priorities and clarifies options for integrating effective interventions into the broader agenda of poverty reduction and economic development.