AEGiS-IRIN: UNAIDS Launches Congo-Oubagui-Chari River Initiative

Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 2001. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

UNAIDS Launches Congo-Oubagui-Chari River Initiative

UN Integrated Regional Information Networks - September 10, 2001

UNAIDS has announced the launch of an initiative for the four countries through which the Congo, Oubangui and Chari rivers flow - namely the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, the DRC and Chad - to reduce the number of HIV/AIDS and sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) as well as the socio-economic impact of the epidemic in the subregion by "promoting collaboration and setting up interventions generating added value to countries efforts."

According to a statement from UNAIDS, the initiative was launched 28 August by UNAIDS Executive Director Dr Peter Piot in the presence of the four countries' ministers of health and transport as part of the International Partnership Against AIDS in Africa (more information on the Partnership and related issues is available at www.unaids.org/africapartnership/html).
010910
IR010923

Copyright © 2001 - Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN). Reproduction of this article (other than one copy for personal reference) must be cleared through the Integrated Regional Information Network. .

AEGiS is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational corporation. AEGiS is made possible through unrestricted funding from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Elton John AIDS Foundation, the National Library of Medicine, Pacific Life Foundation and donations from users like you.

Always watch for outdated information. This article first appeared in 2001. This material is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.

AEGiS presents published material, reprinted with permission and neither endorses nor opposes any material. All information contained on this website, including information relating to health conditions, products, and treatments, is for informational purposes only. It is often presented in summary or aggregate form. It is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professionals. Always discuss treatment options with a doctor who specializes in treating HIV.

Copyright ©1980 – 2001. AEGiS. All materials appearing on AEGiS are protected by copyright as a collective work or compilation under U.S. copyright and other laws and are the property of AEGiS, or the party credited as the provider of the content. .