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Comoros Benefits from Abu Dhabi’s Fund

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Comoros has benefited from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, (ADFD), which has financed 78 healthcare projects in 16 countries with a total value of AED4.1 billion.

Al Maarouf Hospital in Comoros The project aims to provide specialised healthcare services to improve and elevate living standards in the Comoros. The project will include the rehabilitation of buildings at the Al Maarouf Hospital, as well as the supply and installation of medical equipment for the operations, recovery and birth departments.

In addition maternity and children’s hospital in Yemen Encompassing maintenance, construction and electrical works, this project aims to revamp the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Hadhramaut through boosting its capacity with 150 additional beds, and the provision of necessary medical supplies and equipment.

The Fund’s interest in healthcare projects reflects its keenness to support international efforts aimed at achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, directly contributing to Goal Three – Good Health and Wellbeing.

According to an ADFD report, issued to mark World Health Day that annually falls on 7th April, the Fund views the health sector as one of its priorities given its significant impact on people’s lives. The sector is also the most efficient in elevating living standards and empowering citizens to actively participate in the development process.

Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, said, “Most developing countries lack the resources to meet their development needs, especially in the health sector due to rapidly rising costs, leaving large swathes of the population without access to essential services. This explains ADFD’s keenness in developing the health sector through launching comprehensive projects that enhance the social stability of the population and upgrade the level of healthcare available, especially in high-density regions”.

He added, “The nature of the projects financed by the Fund in the health sector in developing countries ranges from the construction of hospitals, integrated and specialised health centres, as well as social development and early childhood centres to the provision of state-of-the-art equipment and facility upgrades.”

To date, ADFD has backed 18 health programme in collaboration with local institutions and international organisations, successfully providing vital supplies of vaccines and drugs to eradicate infectious diseases. ADFD has funded multiple vital healthcare projects, notable include: Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mauritania.

To support Mauritania’s healthcare sector, ADFD funded Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Nouakchott Valley in 1995. Providing quality medical care in line with international standards, the 185-bed hospital that spans an area of 3,000 square metres has significantly improved the provision of health services in the country.

Queen Rania Hospital for Children in Jordan ADFD funded the Queen Rania Children’s Hospital, which provides state-of-the-art medical and therapeutic services. As the first medical facility dedicated to children in the country, the hospital receives more than 200,000 patients per annum.

Cardiac Centre in Bahrain ADFD contributed AED550 million to the construction of the Mohammed bin Khalifa Specialist Cardiac. It helps in diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases in the country and the wider region, featuring cutting-edge medical equipment and 148 beds, outpatient clinics, radiology, imaging, pharmacy, as well as physiotherapy and emergency departments.
Spanning 44,000 sq m, the centre has significantly stepped-up the capabilities of Bahrain’s health sector.

Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Egypt The 150-bed Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Egypt is one of the most important funded-projects in the health sector. ADFD’s financing provided the latest medical equipment and several medical units including dialysis, intensive care, blood bank, surgeries and other specialised clinics.

Healthcare projects in Turkmenistan The Fund has developed a series of integrated health projects that aim to improve the quality of healthcare services in Turkmenistan. Other notable projects include the establishment of a kidney disease centre, rehabilitation of existing clinics, as well as the construction of specialty hospitals offering 480 beds to treat complicated diseases reduce disabilities and mortality rates among the population.

Ebola Victims in Democratic Republic of Congo Reach 1,100

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Ebola in Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) grew by 8 cases today, putting the total number of victims at 1,100.

In research developments, new findings from Guinea’s outbreak shed light on the role of Ebola treatment units in preventing secondary spread. In addition, another research team described how blood from vaccine trial participants might lead to new antibody treatments. The new DRC cases are reflected in the World Health Organization (WHO) online Ebola dashboard, which notes that 277 suspected cases are still under investigation. The number of deaths held steady, at 683.

Treatment units tied to fewer infections
To help sift out which risk factors are linked to secondary Ebola spread, a research team from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and their collaborators in Guinea analyzed 860 cases in 129 transmission during the last half of Guinea’s Ebola outbreak. They described their findings today in an early online edition of the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Ring vaccination was under way during the trial, and, to adjust for it as a confounder, the investigators removed participants from the study analysis.

Focusing on characteristics that led to secondary transmission, they found that admission to an Ebola treatment unit was associated with a 38% decrease in secondary cases in people who did not survive their infections. Another key factor was unsafe burial, which was associated with a nearly doubled transmission rate.

Similar to the results of earlier studies, most cases didn’t involve secondary transmission, and a small number of cases were linked to many transmission events. When the researchers analyzed the patterns further, they found that the first generation of each transmission chain was linked to a higher number of secondary cases than those for later chains.

Children and young adults had lower onward transmission, and older adults were more likely to spark numerous secondary cases, perhaps owing to behavioral differences in caring roles, the group wrote.

Three quarters of transmission involved households, with the researchers noting that studies from earlier in the epidemic found higher contributions from funeral and nosocomial transmission.

Analyzing transmission patterns provides key insights and helps guide the public health response, the team concluded. “Recent outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo indicate the vital importance of epidemiologically-informed control measures in the control of Ebola,” they added.

Monoclonal antibodies from vaccinated people
Vaccine trials may provide an opportunity to isolate antibody therapies for Ebola and other diseases, a research team based in the United Kingdom reported yesterday in Cell Reports.

First, the scientists examined monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) isolated from the blood of volunteers who were vaccinated with ChAd3, a modified adenovirus vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, boosted with modified vaccinia virus Ankara.

From 11 vaccinated donors, the researchers isolated 82 antibodies with capacity to bind the Ebola virus glycoprotein, 20 of which showed some level of cross-reactive binding to glycoproteins in Bundibugyo and Sudan Ebola species.

They then tested a cross-reactive cocktail of four antibodies in guinea pigs experimentally infected with Ebola, administering the treatment on day 3 of infection, which resulted in complete protection.

The authors concluded that an Ebola vaccine trial provides a valuable opportunity to isolate human mAbs with therapy potential. “We suggest that isolation of mAbs should accompany all experimental vaccine trials for emerging pathogens, for which specific therapies are lacking,” they wrote. (Source, WHO)

American Tourist kidnapped in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Sue and His Guide

An American woman was kidnapped on Tuesday evening while visiting Uganda’s popular Queen Elizabeth National Park, authorities said.

Four unidentified gunmen allegedly ambushed a group of tourists who were on an evening game drive with a guide in the Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwest Uganda around 6 p.m. local time Tuesday. They held the group at gunpoint before fleeing with their guide and 35-year-old American tourist Kimberly Sue Endicott, according to the Uganda Police Force.

A Canadian couple was left behind without a key to the vehicle. They contacted the camp manager who brought them to safety, officials said.

The tour guide, Congolese national Jean-Paul Mirenge Remezo, works for Wild Frontiers Uganda, a company spokesperson told ABC News. The American tourist, Endicott, was one of the three guests on a safari excursion when she and the guide were both abducted, the spokesperson said.

The kidnappers used one of the victim’s mobile phones to demand $500,000 as ransom, according to police.

“We strongly believe this ransom is the reason behind the kidnap,” Uganda Police Force deputy spokesperson Polly Namaye said in a statement Wednesday.

A joint operation by police, armed forces and wildlife authorities is underway to locate and rescue them, according to Ugandan government spokesman Ofwono Opondo.

The Queen Elizabeth National Park is located near Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Authorities have “cut off all exit areas on the border” in the search for the victims, according to Namaye.

“We strongly believe the perpetrators and victims could still be trapped within our search area, and we are hopeful that our efforts will lead to their successful recovery,” she said, adding that people shouldn’t be discouraged from visiting the national park in the future. “Strengthened safety measures have been put in place for both the local residents and visitors.”

Mozambican President Fears Up to 1,000 Deaths after cyclone Idai

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Maputo – The death toll in Mozambique after cyclone Idai tore through the region at the weekend could reach up to 1,000, President Filipe Nyusi told Radio Mocambique on Monday.

The category-4 storm made landfall on Friday after brewing in the Indian Ocean, bringing up to 160-kilometre-per-hour winds to central Mozambique before weakening slightly and heading towards Zimbabwe.

Idai devastated the Mozambican city of Beira, with Red Cross and Red Crescent helpers reporting that 90 per cent of buildings had been destroyed following an aerial assessment.

Nyusi said 84 deaths had been confirmed, but information from rescuers and the damage viewed from the air led him to fear that up to 1000 people had been killed.

Zimbabwe’s deputy minister of information, Energy Mutodi, said on Monday that 89 people have been killed in his country – more than double what was reported there at the weekend.

Artist Koffi Olomidé Guilty of Rape of 15 Year Old Girl

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Kofi Olomide

PARIS: Koffi Olomidé, one of Africa’s most popular singers, has been found guilty of the statutory rape of one of his former dancers when she was 15. He was handed a two-year suspended jail sentence by a court in France in absentia, as he failed to turn up.

The ruling means the Congolese star only faces arrest if he commits further offenses, says the BBC’s Nadir Djennad. Olomidé, 62, was ordered to pay 5,000 euros ($5,700; £4,300) in damages to the former dancer.

The court in Nanterre, outside Paris, also ordered him to pay a fine of the same amount for helping three women enter France illegally.
Olomidé’s lawyer has hailed the ruling as a victory, telling journalists it would result in the withdrawal of the star’s international arrest warrant.

Koffi Olomidé is a huge star of rumba and soukous which are popular across much of Africa.
Olomidé was first charged in 2012 with aggravated rape but the charges were reduced.
Four dancers who used to work for the musician told the court that he sexually assaulted them multiple times between 2002 and 2006. They said the assaults happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo and France.

The women further alleged they were held captive in a villa outside Paris and escaped one night in June 2006, but did not return home to DR Congo for fear of reprisal.
Prosecutors had been pushing for a seven-year sentence but the court dismissed the assault and kidnapping charges.

Olomidé fled to DR Congo in 2009 promising to defend himself but failed to appear for the trial in France which, at the women’s request, was held behind closed doors in a Paris court.
The singer, whose real name is, Antoine Agbepa Mumba, has been in trouble with the law several times before:

  • In 2018 Zambia ordered his arrest after he allegedly assaulted a photographer
  • In 2016 he was arrested and deported after he assaulted one of his dancers in Kenya
  • In 2012 he was convicted in DR Congo of assaulting his producer and received a three-month suspended prison sentence.

In 2008 he was accused of kicking a cameraman from DR Congo’s private RTGA television station and breaking his camera at a concert, but the two later were later reconciled

Nigeria Flying Home 152 Citizens Stranded in Russia after World Cup

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ABUJA – Nigeria has made arrangements for 152 of its citizens who were stranded in Russia following the end of the soccer World Cup to be flown home, a foreign affairs spokesman said on Friday.

The month-long tournament, which attracted fans from all over the world, ended on Sunday with a victory for France.

Nigeria’s government said many of its nationals were stranded due to a lack of funds.

“A total of 152 Nigerians boarded the plane and are on their way to Abuja,” said foreign affairs ministry spokesman Tope Elias-Fatile. He said the plane carrying the people was expected to arrive in Nigeria’s capital at around 06:00 p.m. (1700 GMT).

The foreign ministry said late on Thursday people would be flown home on an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

President Muhammadu Buhari said earlier this week that all stranded Nigerians would be returned home.

Turkey Will Further Develop Relations With Gambia – Turkish Ambassador

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The Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, Ergin Sooner, said on Friday that Turkey has the will to further develop the relations between Turkey and The Gambia.

He was speaking at the Gambia-Turkey Business and Investment Forum organized by GIEPA, Ministry of Trade, GCCI and the Turkish Embassy held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel.

Speaking at the forum, Ambassador Soner said Turkey has the will to further develop the relations between Turkey and The Gambia, that have been improved significantly in all areas, especially in terms of investment and trade.

He said a wide range of the Turkish delegation consisting of 30 people from different sectors has been in the Gambia for a four-day visit to enhance bonds of brotherhood, cultural and trade cooperation between Turkey and The Gambia.

He added that the Vice President of Turkey, Justice Academy, Counselor of Turkish Grand National Assembly and deputy director of university of Aydin and businessmen comprise the delegation.

This is the first visit of its kind in Turkey-Gambia bilateral relations, he said, adding that twinning agreement would also be signed between Aydin Province of Turkey and the West Coast Region of The Gambia, during the visit.

Turkey and The Gambia have been enjoying for a long time, friendly and brotherly relations based on common cultural affinities and a deep rooted past, he said.

He added that Turkey is a member of the G20, an emerging donor country, and one of the 17 largest economies in the world and Europes 6th largest economy.

The Turkish diplomat further disclosed that they have a well-educated qualified and competitive work force, important domestic market, competitive and dynamic private sector, highly developed technological infrastructure in transportation, telecommunications, and energy sectors; being an energy terminal and corridor in Europe, Asia, middle East and the Mediterranean, connecting east and west, having a customs union.

Momodou Badjie, Gambian Ambassador to Turkey, said the traditional diplomacy gradually was giving way to economic diplomacy aimed at galvanizing and promoting business between the two countries, and equally forging partnerships that could yield multiple benefits for the partnering countries.

He added that both presidents of The Gambia and Turkey continue to direct policies that enhance their position in strengthening their bilateral relation and partnership, and working together for the benefit of the two nations.

He said looking at the composition of diplomats from Aydin, one is convinced that it is a multi-faceted one.

The delegation is here to develop on the bilateral ties, promote business relations, establish new ties, and identify trusted and various ventures in education, agriculture, economy and other cooperation between the two countries, Ambassador Badjie said.

He said business could only take place in a peaceful environment and assured the diplomats that the Gambia government has worked extremely hard over the years to ensure peace, stability and security in the country.

Abdou Jobe, Minister of Trade, said the Ministry of Trade was pleased to welcome the Turkish diplomatic mission to The Gambia.

He said the diverse composition of the diplomatic mission cuts across various sectors of interest, and they are pleased to have the Turkish Embassy for facilitating the mission.

The visit did not happen by chance, but in the 1st quarter of 2014, President Yahya Jammeh led a high-powered delegation to Turkey where different bilateral agreements were signed by the two countries, he said.

This was followed by the tourism mission led by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Minister Jobe said.

He said this mission would further facilitate efforts in the business sector in The Gambia, and the delegation is to network with the Gambia counterparts to help in the training opportunities for both nations.

4 Affordable Alternatives to Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

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Kahuzi Gorillas

Gorilla trekking is one of the leading and most thought after experiences in the travel market. No wonder millions of travelers flock into Rwanda for this dramatic experience of a life time. Tracking mountain gorillas in the wild is the most exciting and inspiring experience in life especially exploring the daily behavior of these magnificent primates that share about 98% of their DNA with humans.

In the world, mountain gorillas are estimated to be less than 1000 and very few destinations offer visitors a golden opportunity to sight at them in their natural habitat. Many tourists have been taking gorilla safaris in Rwanda’s Volcanoes national park, the favorite place for short gorilla tours. Historically, Rwanda has been and still one of the famous destinations for gorilla trekking. It is true that gorilla trekking is a life changing experience; but have you ever thought about other or alternative areas to visit to see mountain gorillas besides Rwanda?

In most cases, we run of options when it comes to gorilla experiences and what to add on our safaris some thing which leaves us stranded in life. Because our travel interests in most cases are affected by various factors like the cost of enjoying an attraction for instance gorilla trekking permits in Rwanda cost $1500, we then opt to avoid such areas or even get no option at all and yet there are also best alternatives that can make you achieve your dreams

Below is a list of alternatives for gorilla trekking in Rwanda; we hope this will be of a great help as you prepare to pay a visit to Africa.

Go Gorilla Trekking in Uganda:

Uganda is one of the few countries in the world that you must visit for gorilla trekking. It is the most famous and perfect alternative for gorilla trekkers. Uganda is proud to be a home to more than 480 mountain gorillas, out of 900 that are estimated to be still living in the world. Visiting Uganda for gorilla trekking is the most rewarding travel experience.

Visitors have higher chances to achieve their dreams given the fact that the country has a total of about 12 habituated gorilla groups that are ready for visitors to track mountain gorillas in the wild. Besides, visitors have two alternative choices to track mountain gorillas, if they fail to track in one at least they can visit the other and at the end of day they achieve their dreams.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is specifically done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. All these national parks are situated in South Western Uganda and they are a little bit close to each other. If you are not hurry and you wish to extend your stay, you can also take up mountain gorilla habituation experience.

The Gorilla habituation experience is only done in Uganda and no where else in the world but in the two habituated gorilla groups that are found within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The habituation experience is one way that visitors can enhance their travel experiences on mountain gorillas where they spend all the 4 hours with these giant apes in the wild unlike gorilla trekking where you can spend only one hour! This is fascinating! The experience is indeed unforgettable although it comes at a cost! Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda cost $700 per visitor.

Gorilla viewing in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):

The Democratic Republic of Congo is a renowned war zone country and it is still recovering from the insecurity. For interested travelers, it is advisable that you first check the security alerts concerning DRC before you travel. However, visitors who get into this country will appreciate the astonishing hidden gem that for long has never been exploited by many travelers.

Visitors have higher chances to track mountain gorillas in the Virunga national park that boosts of over 200 mountain gorillas. Tracking mountain gorillas in the Virunga national park is possible in any of its eight habituated gorilla groups. Unlike other destinations, gorilla permits in DRC are relatively affordable and they cost $450 per visitor.

Alternatively, visitors can also visit Kahuzi Biega National Park where they can get opportunity to track the Eastern Lowland gorillas. The park is composed of four habituated gorilla groups but only two of them are utilized for gorilla trekking. The permits also cost $450 per visitor.

Meet Other Primates

You can also meet other primates in several locations which include the following

Monkey tracking at Nyungwe Forest Lodge:

The tropical rain forests of Nyungwe National Park is located in Rwanda and it is composed of various types of primates of which monkey trekking is one of the perfect tourist activity that is provided to visitors. Travelers have wide choice of trekking options right from chimpanzee tracking, grey cheeked mangabey, black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and golden monkeys. Nyungwe forest is one of the largest tropical rain forests in Africa and it offers refuge to more than 13 various primate species.

Despite tracking monkeys in the Nyungwe forest, you can as well visit Kibale national park a renowned primate capital that also boosts of over 13 different primates, and most importantly there are over 1500 chimpanzees that live in the jungles of Kibale.

Chimpanzee trekking at Mahale:

Greystoke Mahale lies on Lake Tanganyika in Western Tanzania. It is a renowned area for up close encounter with chimpanzees. There are more than 1700 chimpanzees that are inhabited in the Mahale Mountains National Park and tourists have higher chances to sight at the 60 strong Mimikere group that are fully habituated for visitors to track.

In conclusion, there are many alternatives for gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Visitors can choose to track mountain gorillas not only in Rwanda but also across Uganda and DRC. Visitors are free to combine their gorilla safaris with numerous primate experiences in any destination. Don’t burry your dreams, come and explore the hidden treasures in East Africa!

International Legal Frameworks that Protect Women Rights

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Since the promulgation of the Constitution 2010, Kenya now recognises international law as part of the domestic legal framework. It has ratified a number of laws to ensure that women rights have been protected and enhanced. Here are some of the international legal frameworks that Kenya is party to in relation to women rights:

Adopted by the United Nation General Assembly in 1948, the UDHR affirms individual rights including freedom of speech, belief and freedom among others.

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.

It is the framework upon which human rights are protected.  Chapter Four of Constitution of Kenya 2010 features the Bill of Rights, which reiterates the provisions of the UDHR.

This legal framework provides for free human beings to enjoy civil and political rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights.  It also allows for the provision of remedy when there is a violation of these rights.

Recognizing that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying civil and political freedom and freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his civil and political rights, as well as his economic, social and cultural rights

It is this framework that provides for the freedom for individuals to enjoy social and cultural development.

All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic co-operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.

It places the onus of creating an environment for realisation of this right on the state, including creating a legal framework for it.  It also provides for the freedom to create trade unions to promote individual’s social and economic interests. Additionally, it provides for protection of the family as well as protection of the working mother including the provision of leave for pregnant women.

Provision against racial discrimination is embedded in the ICEARD. The framework provides for universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction in terms of sex, race, language and religion.

Convinced that any doctrine of superiority based on racial differentiation is scientifically false, morally condemnable, socially unjust and dangerous, and that there is no justification for racial discrimination, in theory or in practice, anywhere

Adopted in 1979, CEDAW defines what constitutes discrimination of against women and the framework to end such discrimination.  Some of the provisions include ensuring women have equal opportunity and access in public and political life, education, health and employment.

the term “discrimination against women” shall mean any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.

While Kenya has ratified the CEDAW, it has not ratified the Optional Protocol on CEDAW, which allows individuals or groups to make complaints to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (a body that monitors States parties’ compliance with the Convention).

 

HIV Transmission on the Decline- UNAIDS report

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HIv Transmission

The Ending Aids, Progress Towards the 90-90-90 Targets report by United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) was released in July this year, and here is a breakdown of what it contains:

  • New HIV Infections are declining

Transmission of HIV has reduced because of the global efforts to strengthen HIV prevention and treatment. However, the pace is slower to reach the target agreed on by UN General Assembly in 2016.

The pace of reduction also depends on age group and sex. Among children, the new infections reduced 47 per cent since 2010 while the difference between new infection between men and women are more pronounced at younger ages. New infection among women aged between 15-25 years have reduced by 17 per cent and in men of the same age declined by 16 per cent in 2016.

  • More than half the people living with HIV are on treatment

More than four in five people on treatment had suppressed viral loads, reflecting high rates of retention across all regions. In 72 countries retention on antiretroviral therapy after 12 months ranged from 72% in western and central Africa to 89% in the Middle East and North Africa.

However, with the combination of gaps across HIV testing and treatment, only 44 per cent of all people living with HIV have virally suppressed— which is way lower than the 73% required for full achievement of the 90–90–90 targets.

  • Comprehensive Approach needed to deal with HIV

The report recommends a continuum of prevention and treatment services that include eliminating  mother to child transmission, campaigns for condom use,  reducing other harms associated with drug use, making oral pre-exposure prophylaxis accessible for people at high risk of HIV infection, voluntary medical male circumcision, empowering young people as well as ending violence against women and girls. It further calls for taking AIDS response out of isolation so as to increase the progress against HIV across all the Sustainable Development Goals.

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