WHO at Mexico 2008
The International AIDS Conference (IAC) is held every two years and brings together some 25,000 scientists, government representatives, health workers, activists, corporate leaders, and people living with HIV and AIDS. It is an opportunity to share new scientific research and engage in dialogue concerning the global response to HIV/AIDS. The theme of this year's conference was "Universal Action Now," emphasizing the need for continued commitment on the part of all stakeholders contributing to the global response to HIV/AIDS - including WHO.
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Priority interventions:
HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in the health sector
The definitive 'one-stop shop' designed to help countries, donors and other stakeholders expand and improve their response to one of the greatest health-care challenges of our time.
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Interaction of health systems and global health initiatives
Impressive strides have been made with new directed funding streams to HIV/AIDS and other disease-specific programmes, such as tuberculosis, malaria, immunization, polio and onchocerciasis.
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WHO media briefing:
Reducing deaths from TB/HIV among injecting and other drug users
The launch of the policy guidelines for collaborative TB and HIV services for injecting and other drug users.
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HIV/AIDS: Universal action now
Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, addresses at the opening of the XVII International AIDS Conference,
Mexico City, 3 August 2008.
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16 June 2008
HIV/AIDS estimates and the quest for universal access: An article in The Lancet by Kevin De Cock and Paul De Lay.
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Interview with Dr Kevin M. De Cock
Listen to our podcast with the Director of the WHO HIV/AIDS Department.
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Post-conference interview with Dr Andrew Ball
Listen to a podcast with Dr Andrew Ball of the WHO HIV/AIDS Department.
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Kaiser Network
The Kaiser Network provided webcasts and other special coverage from AIDS 2008 in Mexico City.
Visit www.kaisernetwork.org/aids2008/
Biographies
Biographies of WHO HIV/AIDS Department senior staff.
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WHO we are
A brochure introducing the WHO HIV/AIDS Programme.
English [pdf 220kb]
French [pdf 279kb]
Spanish [pdf 277kb]
In the news
Frequently asked questions on HIV/AIDS.
English [pdf 588kb]
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