the dream of an AIDS-free generation is within our grasp:
Over the past 30 years, we have witnessed time and again how stigma, discrimination, and fear – and the misguided policies that stem from them – further fuel the epidemic by deterring those most in need from accessing lifesaving HIV prevention, treatment, and care services. We have also learned from experience that creating programs that respect and uphold the dignity of every human being and provide care to all who need it not only increases the numbers of people who access HIV services but also decreases the numbers of new HIV infection. The cause and effect are clear.Statement from Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, on the Passage of the HIV Prevention and Control Act by the Ugandan Parliament
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via ScoopNZ
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Cheers to Ambassador Birx.
It's too bad that "creating programs that respect and uphold the dignity of every human being and people all over the world" won't work equally well on the other epidemics presently causing so much human suffering.
