ABOUT SANACThe Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on AIDS was the first high-level political body established to oversee the national response on HIV and AIDS. This committee was established at the end of 1997 and chaired by the then Deputy President, Mr Thabo Mbeki. The main objectives of the committee were to provide leadership, political oversight and guidance to the HIV and AIDS programme.
The South African Government recognises the seriousness of the HIV and AIDS epidemic and its impact on the country, hence partnerships and joint efforts were noted as critical points in addressing the challenges brought by HIV and AIDS and also reversing the epidemic.
The South African National AIDS Council is a national coordinating body established to oversee and advise government on HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), policy and strategy and related matters. SANAC was formed to strengthen the strong political leadership as well as to ensure inclusion of civil society in the overall response to HIV and AIDS. The Council is composed of both government and civil society organisations.
