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Today is World AIDS Day

This year marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS day.

A new report from UNAIDS, AIDS OUTLOOK/09, highlights the achievements but also and the pressing challenges in addressing HIV.

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World AIDS Day

See also a post by Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General:

"This year, which marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, also marks a major milestone in the long struggle against this disease. Well over 3 million people in low- and middle-income countries are now receiving life-prolonging antiretroviral therapy. Such an achievement was unthinkable 20 years ago, when the world was just beginning to comprehend the significance of this disease and its catastrophic impact on individuals, families, and societies."

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/statements/2008/s13/en/index.html

BethP, thanks for the link

BethP, thanks for the link

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