Statements, speeches, interviews
2013
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WHO congratulates two leading HIV scientists winning 2013 Noguchi Prize
13 March 2013 -- Statement -
WHO welcomes news that a child born with HIV now appears “functionally cured” through early antiretroviral treatment
5 March 2013 -- Statement -
Fighting HIV/AIDS, the greatest epidemic in modern history
Interview with Dr Gottfried Hirnschall and other leaders in HIV field
February 2013 -- Interview
2012
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Changing the global health architecture
22 July 2012 -- Statement by Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General, at the WHO satellite symposium on strategic use of antiretrovirals: bringing HIV prevention and treatment together -
Towards the elimination of new HIV infections among children
22 July 2012 -- Opening remarks by Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General, at the UNICEF high-level meeting on innovations for elimination of new HIV infections among children -
Compulsory drug detention and rehabilitation centres
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8 March 2012 -- Joint statement -
WHO to issue guidance on hormonal contraceptives and HIV
3 February 2012 -- WHO statement
2011
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Research Media interview with Dr Gottfried Hirnschall, Director of HIV Department, WHO
31 August 2011 -
Ms Peng Liyuan is appointed WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Tuberculosis and HIV
3 June 2011 -- Speech by Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General -
WHO appoints Chinese singer and health activist as Goodwill Ambassador
3 June 2011 -- WHO statement
2010
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Human rights – a central concern for the global HIV response
1 December 2010 -- WHO Director-General's statement -
WHO commends China on lifting entry and travel restrictions for HIV-positive people
27 April 2010 -- WHO statement -
UNAIDS and WHO welcome new findings that could provide an additional tool for HIV prevention for men who have sex with men
30 November 2010 -
Asking the right questions: advancing an HIV research agenda for women and children
8 March 2010