The overall goal of the NSF 2012-2016 remains the same as in the previous NSP, i.e., to prevent and control the spread of HIV and AIDS, provide access to treatment to PLHIV and mitigate the health, socio-economic and psychosocial impacts of HIV and AIDS on individuals, families, communities and the nation. There are 3 priority areas in the NSF 2012-2016: 1. Prevention and behaviour change; 2. Treatment and care; 3. Impact mitigation and human rights protection.