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First Lady of Mozambique appointed as Patron of the Global Plan
31 July 2013|
The Executive Director of UNAIDS, Michel Sidibé has appointed the First Lady of Mozambique as a Patron of the Global Plan towards the elimination of new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive.
Addressing the challenges facing young people in South Africa
29 July 2013|
The challenges facing young people in South Africa were the focus of a dynamic meeting between South African President Jacob Zuma, UN Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron and the Executive Director of UNAIDS Michel Sidibé.
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.
President Obama says South Africa is leading the way to an AIDS-free generation
08 July 2013|
The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama stressed the feasibility to achieve an AIDS-free generation during his visit to the Archbishop Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) Youth Centre based in Cape Town, South Africa.
UNAIDS pledges support to networks of women living with HIV to advance cervical cancer programmes
03 July 2013|
As part of its on-going commitment to the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon (PRRR) initiative, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé pledged to support PRRR’s catalytic work, including through a commitment of US$100,000 over three years to help promote the engagement of women living with HIV in the design and implementation of programmes in PRRR countries.
New Government in Kenya commits greater domestic investments for results in the response to HIV and Health
03 July 2013|
The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto met with UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé and the Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFTAM), Dr Mark Dybul as part of their joint visit to the country.
Kenya and the Global Fund and UNAIDS signal partnership
01 July 2013|
In a joint visit to Kenya, the leaders of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria signaled strong partnership to defeat infectious diseases including HIV and tuberculosis (TB).
UNAIDS and Lancet Commission address strategic challenges for the future of AIDS and global health
01 July 2013|
Commissioners conclude that defeating the AIDS epidemic and delivering good health and rights are non-negotiable pillars in the post-2015 development agenda
Commissioners begin mapping the route from AIDS to sustainable health
28 June 2013|
Some of the world’s most prominent leaders, thinkers, and activists in the AIDS response are convening this weekend in Lilongwe, Malawi for two days of dialogue focused on defining the role of the AIDS response in the post-2015 agenda.
New funding approach sees the Global Fund approve multimillion dollar first grants
27 June 2013|
The response to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria in three pilot countries has been dramatically enhanced with multimillion dollar grants from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. El Salvador, Myanmar and Zimbabwe will receive US$ 622 million from the recently created Global Fund’s new funding model.
Scientific breakthroughs in HIV help shape the future of AIDS research in Africa
05 June 2013|
When doctors from the University of Mississippi medical centre announced on 2 March 2013 that a baby had been ‘functionally cured’ of HIV, the world hailed the news as a historical medical breakthrough.
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.
UNAIDS Executive Director says successes in the AIDS response should not result in complacency
03 June 2013|
UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé and Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Member of the Executive Committee for Health in KwaZulu Natal, met on 3 June on the side-lines of the UNAIDS/CAPRISA Symposium: Scientific advances from the ‘Mississippi baby’: Implications for public health programmes on mother to child transmission of HIV taking place in Durban, South Africa.
South Africa: Young people to lead a new wave of community mobilization and political advocacy
24 May 2013|
Young people in South Africa are facing the challenge of creating a movement to overcome the impact that the AIDS epidemic is having on their lives.
Celebrating fifty years of African unity
24 May 2013|
Leaders from across Africa and beyond are gathering for a special African Union (AU) summit which marks the 50th anniversary of unity on the continent.
UNAIDS reports more than 7 million people now on HIV treatment across Africa––with nearly 1 million added in the last year—while new HIV infections and deaths from AIDS continue to fall
21 May 2013|
As the African Union (AU) begins its 21st summit in Addis Ababa, celebrating 50 years of African unity, The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has released Update a new report on the AIDS response in Africa, documenting the remarkable recent progress against HIV on the continent.
Zimbabwe’s sustained progress towards “Getting to Zero”
14 May 2013|
Zimbabwe is an example of political commitment and progress in the AIDS response. Although it is one of the countries most affected by the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa, with an adult HIV prevalence of 15%, the country has achieved and sustains universal coverage of treatment to prevent mother-to-child-transmission of HIV (93%) and adult antiretroviral therapy (ART) with 95% of adult Zimbabweans eligible for HIV treatment receiving it.
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.
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.
Leaders from China and Africa come together to strengthen partnership, cooperation and innovation
07 May 2013|
Leaders from China and Africa met in Gabarone, Botswana this week for the 4th International Roundtable on China-Africa Health Cooperation in order to strengthen collaboration in health development based on the principle of South-South partnership.

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