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New report shows that a healthier Africa will further boost economic growth on the continent
15 July 2013|
The report, Abuja +12: Shaping the future of health in Africa, published by the African Union (AU) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), reviews progress made since the AU’s 2001 Abuja Declaration—in which leaders pledged to mobilize domestic and international resources for health and remove barriers to the AIDS response—highlights remaining gaps, and prioritizes next steps.
Côte d’Ivoire President commits to stopping new HIV infections among children
15 July 2013|
The President of Côte d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara said his country is committed to stopping new HIV infections among children in a meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé, on the side-lines of the 39th conference of Francophone parliamentarians, which took place in Abidjan from 9 to 12 of July.
UNAIDS urges Francophone parliamentarians to focus on equal access to life-saving services
15 July 2013|
During the 39th meeting of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF), parliamentarians from across the Francophone world met from 9 to 12 July in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to discuss the meeting’s theme of “Parliaments at the heart of nation building”.
UNAIDS urges countries to rapidly scale up access to antiretroviral medicines to maximize HIV treatment and prevention gains
13 July 2013|
The framework, entitled Treatment 2015, offers countries and partners both practical and innovative ways to increase the number of people accessing antiretroviral medicines. These medicines will not only enable people living with HIV to live longer and healthier lives, they will also help prevent new HIV infections.
Greater integration of HIV into broader health and development agenda in Myanmar: challenges and opportunities
12 July 2013|
In an official visit to Myanmar, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Management and Governance, Jan Beagle called for greater integration of HIV into the broader health and development agenda.
Gabon President commits to review progress made on the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution on HIV and Security
09 July 2013|
President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon committed to hosting a meeting in 2013 to review progress made on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1983 focused on HIV and security.
New Government in Kenya commits greater domestic investments for results in the response to HIV and Health
03 July 2013|
The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto met with UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé and the Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFTAM), Dr Mark Dybul as part of their joint visit to the country.
How to create sustainable HIV responses in the Caribbean
26 June 2013|
For almost ten years Ainsley Reid has had access to life-saving antiretroviral treatment in his native Jamaica. The payoff comes not just in his individual health, but in his work raising awareness about HIV prevention and positive living as a local programme coordinator at Jamaica’s HIV/STI Programme. “Like me, many of my colleagues who have been on HIV treatment are ready and able to work, to take care of their families, to contribute to society,” he said.
Sri Lanka, committing to championing the AIDS response
19 June 2013|
The President of Sri Lanka has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to be “a champion in the AIDS response” towards achieving a shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths.
Organization of American States adopts bold resolution on HIV and human rights
07 June 2013|
The Organization of American States (OAS) —the world’s oldest regional mechanism comprising 35 independent states of the Americas— has adopted a bold new Resolution on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of People Vulnerable to or Living With or Affected by HIV.
Progress on HIV brings hope to the province of KwaZulu Natal
04 June 2013|
During a meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé, the Premier of KwaZulu Natal, Dr Zweli Mkhize highlighted that progress made in the province has begun to turn around the AIDS epidemic in the South African Province which has been most affected by HIV.
Kingdom of Bahrain and UNAIDS commit to intensify cooperation
23 May 2013|
During a meeting on May 23 in Geneva, the Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr Sadiq AbdulKarim Al Shehabi and UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé pledged to strengthen cooperation between UNAIDS and the Ministry of Health.
Viet Nam: South-South learning helps prepare for sustainable provision of AIDS treatment
16 May 2013|
In April 2013, UNAIDS supported a study visit by a multi-sectoral Government delegation to Thailand. The delegation learned how Thailand, as a middle-income country, is providing universal access to antiretrovirals and all HIV-related tests free-of-charge, financed by the state budget and provided to all in need through national health insurance schemes.
Switzerland strengthens support to UNAIDS
14 May 2013|
The Federal Councillor for Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, Didier Burkhalter announced the government’s intention to increase its annual contributions to UNAIDS for 2013, 2014 and 2015 during the official visit of UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé to the Swiss capital of Bern. Such contribution reaffirms Switzerland’s position among UNAIDS' top 10 donors.
UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director commends Zimbabwe for its strong political will, commitment and sustained progress towards Getting to Zero
10 May 2013|
In a meeting on 8 May 2013 with the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Hon Joice Mujuru, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Management and Governance, Jan Beagle commended the Zimbabwean government for its leadership in the AIDS response.
Burundi to increase access to education and health services to improve its response to AIDS
09 May 2013|
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza said his country is trying to increase access to education and health services as key elements to effectively respond to AIDS in the country. He met with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé on 9 May in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Burundi marks its National AIDS Day and commits to an AIDS-free generation
08 May 2013|
Burundi marked its National AIDS Day on 8 May and committed to stopping new HIV infections among children and keeping their mothers alive. UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé attended an event at the Kamenge health centre in Bujumbura, Burundi along with the country’s Minister of Health, Dr Sabine Ntakarutimana and the Ambassador from the USA to Burundi, Dawn Liberi.
Rwanda’s President says young people are increasingly calling for a more inclusive and equitable society
07 May 2013|
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame emphasised the importance of the active participation of young people in health and development during his meeting on 6 May with UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé. President Kagame said through virtual networks and social media young people are increasingly demanding change for a more inclusive and equitable society.
UNAIDS Executive Director says Rwanda is moving from AIDS to sustainable health
06 May 2013|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé commended the government of Rwanda for its leadership in the national AIDS response. The country has made significant progress in its HIV response and is on track to meet national and global HIV related goals.
Pacific nations seek solutions to laws and policies that block access to HIV services
02 May 2013|
For activist and community leader Kapul Robert* from Papua New Guinea (PNG) accessing HIV services is a constant challenge. “Papua New Guinea has a law that says sodomy is illegal and this law is contributing to the high-levels of stigma existing in society for both men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people.”

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