Intersectoral collaboration to end HIV, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis in Europe and central Asia: a framework for action to implement the United Nations Common Position

Overview

Many countries in the WHO European Region are facing significant challenges in ending the epidemics of HIV, tuberculosis (‎TB)‎ and viral hepatitis. Addressing them demands a holistic approach, reaching beyond the health sector alone. In response to this, several United Nations agencies made a joint commitment to support Member States in scaling up cross-sectoral approaches to address the risk factors and determinants of these three diseases. The United Nations Common Position on Ending HIV, TB and ViralHepatitis through Intersectoral Collaboration was signed in May 2018; this included the recommendation to support countries inoperationalizing this approach. This first edition of the Framework for Action is intended to guide and support the country process of implementing intersectoral strategies to address the social, environmental, economic and other non-health determinants related to HIV, TB and viral hepatitis. This document builds on the respective regional action plans for the three diseases and the recommendations for intersectoral action contained therein. It is also intended to support countries in examining how various sectoral policies and legislation can help people live healthier lives, and more specifically reduce the risk of contracting HIV, TB and viral hepatitis and minimize the economic, social and health impacts for those affected by these diseases.