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New momentum in the Arab AIDS response opens doors for change
27 November 2012|
At a meeting convened by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the auspices of the League of Arab States and supported by UNAIDS, governmental and non-governmental representatives recognized the need for urgent action as MENA is one of only two regions where the epidemic continues to grow.
Middle East and North Africa records the highest number of HIV infections ever in the region in 2010 but recent progress is promising
04 December 2011|
A report on the HIV epidemic in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) shows that while the overall HIV prevalence in the region is still low, the rise in new infections since 2001 has put the MENA region among the top two regions in the world with the fastest growing HIV epidemic.
Gulf Cooperation Council Member States call for collaborative approach to effectively respond to AIDS
28 April 2011|
A new initiative “Combating AIDS in GCC countries” was hosted by the Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia, Dr Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Rabeeah and the Health Ministers Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states on 16-18 April in Riyadh. This initiative is a call for collaborative approach to keep HIV prevalence low in the GCC countries and re-affirms the political commitment of the council to respond effectively to AIDS.

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21 March 2013

UNAIDS welcomes UK’s strong commitment to development aid . More

20 March 2013

UNAIDS calls for Zero parallel systems for HIV and TB. More

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