Rich nations must go the extra mile in helping the poor nations fight AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis by providing funds to the tune of 20 billion dollars,which is needed during 2011-2013.
"The reaction has been very positive," the fund's director of resource mobilisation, Stefan Emblat, told AFP as some 40 donors, including rich states, private companies and charity foundations met in The Hague.
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Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the treatment for AIDS/HIV
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the treatment for AIDS/HIV
Emblat said the Global Fund, created in 2002 to collect and disburse money for the prevention and treatment of AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, sketched three possible funding scenarios to donors for its next budget period.
A minimum budget of 13 billion dollars would allow it to continue funding existing programmes, but would halve the rate of taking on new projects.
AIDS and Pregnancy - Treatment - Caring HIV Babies
The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is brought about by the deadly human immunodeficiency virus. In the USA alone an estimate of 120,000 - 160,000 women are HIV- infected.
The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is brought about by the deadly human immunodeficiency virus. In the USA alone an estimate of 120,000 - 160,000 women are HIV- infected.
The Global Fund claims to have saved about 4.9 million lives through its efforts to date. It has provided AIDS treatment for 2.5 million people, anti-tuberculoses treatment for six million, and has distributed 105 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets for malaria prevention.
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Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.
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