Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/unaids-head-death-rates-falling-treatment-increasing-but-global-crisis-still-overwhelming Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter UNAIDS Head: African Countries Tackling HIV But Still Need Drugs Health Jul 18, 2012 6:45 PM EDT A new report on the global toll of AIDS finds real reason for optimism as researchers, politicians and patients prepare for the international AIDS conference in Washington, D.C., next week. Gwen Ifill spoke with UNAIDS’ executive director, Michel Sidebe, on Wednesday about the findings. The theme of the conference is expected to focus heavily on how the world can turn the tide against the pandemic. But with more than 34 million people infected with HIV and too many of them still unable to access life-saving medications, the task ahead is sobering. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
A new report on the global toll of AIDS finds real reason for optimism as researchers, politicians and patients prepare for the international AIDS conference in Washington, D.C., next week. Gwen Ifill spoke with UNAIDS’ executive director, Michel Sidebe, on Wednesday about the findings. The theme of the conference is expected to focus heavily on how the world can turn the tide against the pandemic. But with more than 34 million people infected with HIV and too many of them still unable to access life-saving medications, the task ahead is sobering. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now