HIV

UN says African AIDS vaccine programme needs $233 million

30 May 2002
Just ahead of an international gathering aimed at generating funds for the African AIDS vaccine programme, the United Nations today announced that the effort would cost $233 million.
Dr. Nafis Sadik

Annan names Nafis Sadik of Pakistan as his envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia

24 May 2002
The United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, today appointed Nafis Sadik, the former Executive Director of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), as his Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia.

In San Francisco, top UN official urges global action to combat AIDS pandemic

7 May 2002
Addressing the challenges of combating AIDS for the second time in as many days, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Louise Fréchette, today called for international action to stem the spread of the disease and treat its victims.
Louise Fréchette

Business community has key role to play in fight against AIDS, Fréchette says

6 May 2002
Only through a “truly global alliance” will AIDS be defeated, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette said this morning in Denver, Colorado, as she urged representatives of the private sector to step up their efforts to combat the deadly disease.