<prompt> 3 by 5 Initiative was launched in developing countries to combatHIV AIDSMalariaSARSTuberculosis  <response>: 3 BY 5 INITIATIVE: Launched by WHO and UNAIDS on 1st Dec 2003 Target: To provide antiretroviral treatment ART to 3 million people living with HIVAIDS PLHA in developing countries by end of 2005 