While on a brief stop in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé met with First Lady Dominique Ouattara and congratulated her on the work she is carrying out to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. As a UNAIDS Special Advocate, Ms Outtara is committed to improving access to antiretroviral therapy for women and children living with HIV.
Ms Outtara, a long-time humanitarian activist, has recently launched an action plan to ensure that no child is left behind in the AIDS response in Côte d’Ivoire and the rest of Africa. The goal is to stop new HIV infections among children and keep their mothers healthy. Achieving an AIDS-free generation is a priority for UNAIDS.
“We have advanced on many fronts in the AIDS response, but children are still being left behind. Dominique Ouattara’s plan is to ensure that children are not forgotten and have access to HIV treatment.”
Michel Sidibé, UNAIDS Executive Director
“I will put all my energy as a UNAIDS Special Advocate to promote the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.”
Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire
