HIV

Male circumcision should never pre-empt other HIV prevention measures, UN warns

14 December 2006
United Nations health agencies have given a guarded welcome to United States trials in Africa showing that male circumcision halves the risk of HIV infection in men in heterosexual relations, warning that it should never pre-empt other preventive measures such as the use of condoms.
James Morris

Southern Africa’s future depends on tackling impact of HIV/AIDS – senior UN official

13 December 2006
With more than 3.3 million children in southern Africa already orphaned by HIV/AIDS, the region’s future depends on governments’ halting the disease’s effects and ensuring that orphans receive good nutrition, education and care, a senior United Nations humanitarian official said today.
Dr. Peter Piot of UNAIDS

‘Make-it-or-break-it’ AIDS challenge requires extraordinary response: UN agency chief

7 December 2006
The head of the main United Nations agency dealing with HIV/AIDS today said the global threat posed by the disease requires an extraordinary response.

UN labour report shows toll taken by AIDS in the workplace

1 December 2006
More than 3 million people around the world are unable to work because of illnesses caused by HIV/AIDS, according to a new report by the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) which argues that better treatment for sufferers would bring significant benefits for the global economy.

UN-backed fund, American partner ramp up provision of key HIV/AIDS treatment

1 December 2006
The United Nations-backed Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and its United States partner announced today that the number of people they are providing with life-extending antiretroviral treatment (ARVs) has reached 1.2 million people – twice the volume of only a year ago.

Actor Rupert Everett becomes Special Representative for UN AIDS agency

1 December 2006
The British actor Rupert Everett was today named as a Special Representative for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), tasked with raising public awareness and encouraging the film and broader media industry to participate more in the fight against the pandemic.
Dr. Peter Piot of UNAIDS

On World AIDS Day, UN leaders underline need for accountability

1 December 2006
Stressing this year’s theme of accountability, senior officials from across the United Nations system have marked World AIDS Day with calls for international leaders to maintain recent momentum and make good on their promises to ensure greater access to treatment, prevention and support.