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MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases

MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Where are we…. Regionally, “on track” for MDG-6 (only a few countries are progressing slowly or show no progress) The epidemic is stabilizing with declining new infections; 20% reduction between 2001 and 2010

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MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases

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  1. MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases

  2. Where are we… • Regionally, “on track” for MDG-6 (only a few countries are progressing slowly or show no progress) • The epidemic is stabilizing with declining new infections; 20% reduction between 2001 and 2010 • Over one million people are receiving antiretroviral treatment • However… • HIV epidemics vary significantly between and within countries; remain concentrated among key populations • Progress among sex workers but hotspots of high prevalence continue • Large proportions of people who use drugs becoming infected • Epidemic among men who have sex with men is growing – particularly in cities • Prevention programmereach to key populations still low • Only 39% of people eligible for antiretroviral treatment are receiving it

  3. Where do we need to be by 2015? Have halted HIV by 2015 and achieved universal access

  4. Old and new: targets and commitments… • Reduce sexual transmission of HIV by 50% • Reduce transmission of HIV among people who inject drugs by 50% • Eliminate new HIV infections among children • Universal access to antiretroviral therapy (15 million people on ART) • Reduce TB deaths among people living with HIV by 50% • Close the resource gap and strengthen HIV integration • Eliminate gender inequalities, stigma and discrimination, and travel restrictions • What does that mean for Asia-Pacific? • 140 000 fewer infections through sexual transmission • 32 000 fewer infections among people who inject drugs • 23 000 fewer infections among children • 1.5 million increase in people living with HIV treated with ART • 35 000 fewer TB deaths among people living with HIV

  5. Challenges to achievement? • Sustainable funding • Punitive laws, policies and practices • Stigma and discrimination • Community involvement and participation

  6. So what for the Media? • Treatment for prevention • Tuberculosis failures • Evolving experiences of people living with HIV • Legal / human rights contradictions Potential / missed / brewing stories… • Cross-border issues / migration • Free-trade agreements • Money, money, money… (international / domestic spending) • Stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings

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