This year will mark the 30th year since the first case of AIDS was reported in the United States. During the past three decades, the United Nations has increased its commitment to combating HIV/AIDS and working to alleviate the suffering of people living with HIV.
Over the past year they have focused on improving Universal Access, and have been supporting countries and regions around the world to undertake a review of their progress to achieve Universal Access. This programme will end this year, when they will review what more needs to be done in order to achieve universal access and ultimately the Millennium Development Goals.
Universal Access to healthcare is an important aspect to improving the quality of life of those living with HIV. This is still one side of the problem. Focus should also be put on preventing HIV transmission, through education and awareness.
In June of this year, the UN will hold 2011 General Assembly High Level Meeting on AIDS, with a focus on Universal Access. IHIVF will be represented at the meeting by the UK Consortium on AIDS and InternationalDevelopment, of which we are members and look forward to consulting with them on how we can participate in the AIDS response.
30 years on, and after 30 million deaths, HIV/AIDS still remains prevalent especially amongst women and girls. Let’s hope that in 30 years time, we will closer to eradicating HIV/AIDS forever.
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