U.N.'s Annan Demands War Against AIDS in Africa

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U.N.'s Annan Demands War Against AIDS in Africa

Reuters (www.reuters.com) (12/07/00)
Murray, Kieran

Speaking at a conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, United Nations Secretary- General Kofi Annan said African leaders must make fighting AIDS their top priority. Annan noted that the disease has taken the lives of millions of people, and it is also a key impediment to fighting poverty in the developing world and could affect political stability. The official called for concerted, comprehensive action against AIDS; however, he pointed out that while the world is prepared to spend billions of dollars battling the disease, African officials must work to make sure the money goes where it is needed most. Annan also said that while the majority of AIDS cases are in Africa, the disease is also spreading rapidly in Eastern Europe, Russia, and India, and these regions could face a situation like the one in Africa unless aggressive steps are taken.
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