Criticisms
The usefulness of the ABC concept is highly debated. The three elements are interpreted differently by different actors and critics argue that often abstinence and faithfulness is unduly promoted over condoms and other measures such as education, female empowerment and making available modern antiviral drugs. For example, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has been criticised for prioritising "A" and "B" over "C" within its funding criteria. "C" activities may only be directed at "high-risk" groups, and not to the general population.
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