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World Health Organization

WHO Adds Seven Antiretrovirals to List of Prequalified HIV Drugs (December 15, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Slow but Promising Start for HIV Treatment Access in Africa, WHO Reports (December 7, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WHO Raises African Budget 30 Percent to $949 Million (August 24, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FDA to Share Confidential Information on Generic HIV/AIDS Drug Approvals With WHO; Deal Might Speed Drug Distribution (August 15, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
World Health Organization Will Fail to Meet "3 by 5" Goal, Director Says (July 28, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Africa: Children's Access to Prophylaxis May Improve After Medical Study, New WHO Recommendations (December 31, 2004)
WHO, UNAIDS and UNICEF recommend the cheap antibiotic co-trimoxazole for all children with HIV symptoms in poor countries, but activists say the move may be too little, too late.
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
WHO Approves New Generic Lamivudine, Fluconazole Pills (July 14, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WHO Removes Cipla's Lamivudine, Zidovudine Generics From Approved Drug List (June 16, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Antiretrovirals for the World: Needs and Challenges (June 2004)
Dr. Alice Pau explains the strategies behind the World Health Organization's "3 by 5 Initiative".
In The PRN Notebook
WHO Plan to Treat Three Million HIV-Positive People in Developing Countries by 2005 "Not Convincing," Opinion Piece Says (June 1, 2004)
Excerpts from an op-ed by Amir Attaran, an associate professor at the University of Ottawa, and Peter Hale of Georges Pompidou European Hospital.
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
WHO General Assembly Unanimously Approves Resolution to Expand Access to Antiretroviral Drugs (May 24, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Sweden to Donate Millions to World Health Organization's "3 by 5" Initiative (May 19, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global HIV Treatment Access Pivotal to Altering Course of Epidemic, WHO Report Says (May 12, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
WHO's "3 by 5 Initiative" Receives Major Funding Boost From Canada (May 11, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV/AIDS Will Be Top Priority, New WHO Chief Says in Washington Times Interview (August 4, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Jong-Wook Lee Assumes Office of WHO Director General; Says Organization Will Boost Commitment to HIV/AIDS Fight (July 21, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Free Anti-Tuberculosis Medicines Should Be Made Widely Available to HIV-Positive People, WHO Report Says (July 16, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
WHO Seeks Brazil's Help in War Against AIDS (June 5, 2003)
An audio segment on how the World Health Organization hopes to adapt Brazil's model treatment program throughout the world.
From National Public Radio's "Morning Edition"
New WHO Chief Plans More Action on SARS, AIDS (May 22, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization Hopes to Double AIDS Treatment in Latin America (March 20, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Officials Pave Way for World Health Organization TB Loan (October 23, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AIDS Drugs: "There Is No Alternative" (August 19, 2002)
African countries have no choice but to provide meds to their infected citizens, a World Health Organization official says.
From BBC News
World Health Organization's Brundtland Sets Out Priorities at Annual World Health Assembly (May 31, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Advocate Finds Harrington's WHO Guideline Comments Refreshing (May 2002)
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group

World Bank

World Bank Funding for HIV/AIDS Up; Bank to Remain Major Financier of Efforts, Report Says (December 9, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton Foundation, Global Fund, World Bank, UNICEF Extend Low-Cost Generic AIDS Drug Prices to More Than 100 Countries (April 6, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
AIDS Could Cause Economies in Some Developing Countries to Collapse in Two Generations, World Bank Study Says (July 24, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
World Bank Gives US$60 Million Loan to Help Ukraine Fight Tuberculosis, AIDS (April 16, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Bank Gives Tanzania US$136 Million Grant (December 5, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Bank Commits $1 Billion to Fight AIDS in Africa (October 21, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ukraine to Tackle AIDS Epidemic (July 31, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Bank Approves Loan to Grenada to Combat HIV/AIDS (July 29, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Bank Chief for Africa Warns That AIDS Could Wipe Out Development Gains (March 21, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

United Nations

UNAIDS Executive Director Piot to Step Down (June 11, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV Getting Too Much of World's Attention and Money, Analyst Says (May 10, 2008)
In a contentious article published in one of the world's top medical journals, Roger England accuses international organizations like UNAIDS of doing too much to fight HIV, at the expense of fighting other diseases and improving health systems in poor countries.
In BMJ
UNAIDS, UNESCO Sign Agreement on HIV/AIDS Prevention Education in Pakistan (May 24, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Africa: Children's Access to Prophylaxis May Improve After Medical Study, New WHO Recommendations (December 31, 2004)
WHO, UNAIDS and UNICEF recommend the cheap antibiotic co-trimoxazole for all children with HIV symptoms in poor countries, but activists say the move may be too little, too late.
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
U.S. Should Show Same Commitment to AIDS That It Shows to Terrorism Prevention, Annan Says (July 14, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UNAIDS Predicts 50% Funding Shortfall in Fighting Global AIDS Epidemic (July 12, 2004)
To read PDF, click here
From UNAIDS
United Nations Development Programme Will Manage Liberia's Global Fund Grant (June 21, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.N. Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Visits Lesotho on Regional Tour (June 16, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UN Troops Undergo Training on HIV Prevention in Haiti (June 15, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
International Olympic Committee, UNAIDS Agree to Work Together to Increase AIDS Awareness Among Sport Community (June 2, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Mongolia, UNAIDS Sign Partnership Agreement to Combat HIV/AIDS Among Military Personnel (May 19, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UN Health Bodies Welcome Revised U.S. Guidelines on AIDS Treatments (May 18, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UNAIDS, OPEC Agree on Two-Year Initiative to Fight HIV in 14 Countries (May 11, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Gender Inequality and AIDS (May/June 2004)
An excerpt from a passionate speech by Stephen Lewis, UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, on the desperate need for developing countries to expand women's rights.
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
UNICEF, UNAIDS Appoint Jackie Chan United Nations Goodwill Ambassador (April 27, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Majority of Nations Recognize HIV/AIDS as Security Issue, UNAIDS Director Piot Says at Brown University Forum (April 26, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UNAIDS Compares AIDS Pandemic to Terrorism, Says European Union Has Failed to Curb Disease Among New Members (April 20, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
AIDS and Girls' Education (February 2, 2004)
A background document on the impact of education on girls' HIV risk.
To read PDF, click here
From UNAIDS
Univ. of California-SF Medical School Dean Appointed to UN AIDS Panel (July 10, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
United Nations: Funding for Battles Against HIV/AIDS Falling Short of Need (June 27, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Targeted on HIV Coverage Limits (May 29, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ethiopia, South Africa Receive UN Help for Treatment Access (April 16, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Special Envoy on HIV/AIDS: Pandemic Must Be Conquered (April 15, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UNAIDS Grants Ivory Coast $92 Million (March 24, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Agencies Back Microcredit Agencies in Fight Against HIV/AIDS (November 14, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Discusses Fortifying Food for Southern African AIDS Victims (November 7, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
AIDS Awareness Is New UN Postal Administration Theme (November 5, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN to Bankroll $12 Million in HIV/AIDS Prevention in Vietnam (October 25, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Entrenches Human Rights Principles in AIDS Guidelines (October 22, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
In Turning the Tide Against HIV/AIDS, Education Is Key (October 18, 2002)
From UNAIDS
UN Targets Children for AIDS Message in Southern Africa (October 18, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN: Cost of AIDS Prevention and Treatment Will Surpass $10 Billion per Year by 2005 (October 11, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
South African President Mbeki Criticizes UN AIDS Fund Grant (July 26, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
European Union to Step in With More Money for UN Population Fund After United States Withholds Funds (July 24, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Soap Opera Fights HIV/AIDS in Africa (June 4, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Agency on Population Blames U.S. for Cutbacks (April 9, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Taken Seriously as Terrorism, AIDS Can Be Beaten: UN Envoy (March 18, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UN Commission Links Women's Empowerment to World Development, AIDS Prevention (March 4, 2002)
From UNAIDS
UN Calls for Making Women Central in World Strategy to Fight HIV/AIDS (June/July 2001)
To read PDF, click here
In SIECUS Report, from Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
The United Nations Secretary-General to Lead the Fight Against AIDS (April 5, 2001)
From UNAIDS
UN Secretary-General Calls on Governments to Take Up AIDS Challenge (February 20, 2001)
Seeks global commitment to reverse AIDS spread.
From UNAIDS
AIDS Now Core Issue at UN Security Council (January 19, 2001)
UN body discusses epidemic for fourth time in a year.
From UNAIDS
Battling Social Exclusion a Must in Struggle Against AIDS, UNAIDS Says (November 6, 2000)
From UNAIDS
Preventing Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission (October 25, 2000)
Technical experts recommend use of antiretroviral regimens beyond pilot projects.
From UNAIDS
The Last Word: United Nations Millennium Declaration (October 2000)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
European Commission, World Health Organization and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Take a United Stand Against Killer Diseases (September 28, 2000)
From UNAIDS
UNAIDS Calls on G8 for Massive Increase in Resources to Fight AIDS (July 20, 2000)
From UNAIDS
UNAIDS Executive Director Addresses Security Council, Commends Draft Resolution on HIV/AIDS (July 17, 2000)
From UNAIDS
AIDS Action Praises U.N., Gore in Fight on Global Epidemic (January 10, 2000)
From AIDS Action Council
U.N. Drug Initiative Hits the Ground (June 1998)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Treatment in Developing Countries: New UNAIDS Pilot Program (November 21, 1997)
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News

William J. Clinton Foundation

Bill Clinton Dives Back Into HIV Activism (August 5, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton Foundation to Provide $38 Million to Kenya to Increase Treatment Access for HIV-Positive Children (October 17, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton Pledges Long-Term Commitment to Fight Against HIV/AIDS, Addresses PEPFAR, Other Issues (August 16, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton, Gates Address Stigma, Other Challenges to Combating HIV/AIDS Pandemic (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton Foundation, Vietnamese Government Agree to Collaborate on HIV Treatment, Prevention (December 14, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
A Conversation About HIV With Bill Clinton (PDF) (September 2005)
The former U.S. president talks about the work that's been done to prevent and treat HIV in Africa, Asia and Latin America -- and about the tremendous amount of work that remains.
In AIDS Patient Care and STDs
Clinton to Launch Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS, Other Global Issues (August 3, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton Says Foundation Plans to Expand Programs to Treat 60,000 HIV-Positive Children Next Year (July 18, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton Foundation, Global Fund, World Bank, UNICEF Extend Low-Cost Generic AIDS Drug Prices to More Than 100 Countries (April 6, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton Foundation Deal Will Reduce Price of Viral Load, CD4+ Tests for Developing Countries by as Much as 80% (January 15, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Evolution of the World's Wealthiest Charity (May 12, 2008)
In an interview, Bill and Melinda answer the criticism of those who say they have ignored the advice of experts on how to prevent diseases like HIV and tuberculosis, and discuss the foundation's aspirations and plans.
In All Things Considered, from National Public Radio

Other Organizations

The Sydney Declaration: Good Research Drives Good Policy and Programming -- A Call to Scale Up Research (July 2007)
Includes a sign-on petition for people who support the declaration, which calls for all HIV programs globally to devote 10% of their budget to research.
From International AIDS Society
Abbott Sues French HIV Activist Group for "Cyber Attack" on Company Web Site (June 18, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
G8 Nations Must Address "Deadly Intersection" of Gender-Based Violence and HIV, Activist Writes (June 6, 2007)
From openDemocracy
Pediatric AIDS Corps Gaining Attention at TIME Global Health Summit (November 1, 2005)
The $40 million program was launched in June 2005 by Baylor College of Medicine and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
IAPAC, ANAC Announce Partnership on Medical Education, Developing World Efforts (October 3, 2005)
From International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
G8 Countries Agree to Form Global HIV Vaccine Consortium (June 14, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
G8 Summit Participants to Endorse Formation of HIV/AIDS Vaccine Consortium (June 9, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
United Kingdom Parliamentary Group Calls on Government to Secure Additional Funding for Fight Against AIDS in Africa (June 8, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Washington Post Examines New Organization Dedicated to Providing Poor Countries With Biotechnology (June 7, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Bush Invites African Leaders to Meet at G8 Summit to Discuss HIV/AIDS, Other Issues (May 24, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UNAIDS, OPEC Agree on Two-Year Initiative to Fight HIV in 14 Countries (May 11, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
G-8 Likely to Give HIV/AIDS a Back-Row Seat at Upcoming Meeting (May 5, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NGOs Question G-8 Pledge to Fight AIDS (June 4, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Thailand to Host Leaders Summit on AIDS: Health Ministry (June 3, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global Health Experts Concerned Countries Not Prepared to Handle Influx of Funds to Treat HIV-Positive Individuals (May 19, 2003)
Many developing nations might not have the tools or knowledge they need to scale up their treatment programs, advocates say.
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
$15 Million for Infrastructure but No AIDS Drugs for Jamaica (March 2003)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Global Treatment Update: Cold Feet and Timid Steps Forward (November 2002)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Fact Sheet: Majority of G-8 Mobilizes Billions to Combat Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries (July 22, 2000)
From White House Press Office

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