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Presentation of the report “Redefining AIDS in Asia – Crafting an effective response”
27 March 2008
An independent Commission on AIDS in Asia has released a report outlining strong recommendations for more effective national responses to AIDS across Asia. The report was presented to the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on 26 March at an event in New York.
UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot (left), with United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, during the presentation of the new report “Redefining AIDS in Asia – Crafting an effective response” on 26 March in New York.
Professor C. Rangarajan (right), Chair of the Commission on AIDS in Asia, presented the report of the Commission to the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, 26 March 2008.
UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot expressed his appreciation for the Commission’s efforts to bring a new perspective on the Asian epidemic during the press conference that followed the presentation of the report. 26 March 2008
Prasada J.V.R. Rao, Director of the UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Asia and the Pacific during the press conference that followed the presentation of the report. 26 March 2008
Ms. Frika Chia Iskandar, Coordinator, Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS, during her intervention at the press conference. 26 March 2008.
From L to R: Ms. Frika Chia Iskandar, Coordinator, Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS, Dr. Chakravarthi Rangarajan, Chairman of the Commission on AIDS in Asia and Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India and UNAIDS Executive Director, Dr. Peter Piot.