December 2, 2010

December 2, 2010

OF NOTE THIS WEEK

Coinciding with World AIDS Day, this week saw the release of many HIV/AIDS-related publications. Two such reports include the recent Institute of Medicine (IOM) report and the Declaration of the UNAIDS High Level Commission on HIV Prevention.

The IOM released a report on "Preparing for the Future of HIV/AIDS in Africa". The report, which addresses strategies for both African nations and the United States to implement, is the product of a 12-member committee (including CGD colleague Mead Over) formed by the IOM to offer affordable and sustainable recommendations to address the long-term burden of the disease. A brief of the report highlights the need for shared responsibility between the United States and African nations in responding to HIV/AIDS, and also concludes greater emphasis should be placed on preventing new infections. In response to the report, Ambassador Goosby issued a statement, welcoming the recommendations of the committee and expressing content that they are in line with PEPFAR's Five-Year Strategy. "It will indeed be a shared responsibility", Goosby stated, "but a responsibility that this Administration takes seriously and will fight to uphold as we provide HIV prevention, treatment and care services to millions in need across the globe."

On World AIDS Day, UNAIDS's High Level Commission on HIV Prevention released a declaration, calling for a prevention revolution to create greater reductions in the numbers of people infected with HIV globally. The declaration lists four key elements needed to accelerate the decline in new HIV infections. In a press release, world leaders in the HIV/AIDS response praised the declaration. "I welcome this declaration made by the High Level Commissioners on HIV prevention," said UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé. "With their support we can more towards a world with Zero new HIV infections".

NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DONORS

  • PEPFAR releases the FY2010 Operational Plan
  • Obama issues a Presidential Proclamation on World AIDS Day
  • The Global Fund welcomes Japan's new global health policy to strengthen maternal, newborn and child health initiatives
  • Global Fund-supported programs deliver AIDS treatment for 3 million people
  • The World Bank marks World AIDS Day; wonders, "Are We Finally Turning the Tide"?
  • IHME released a report on financing global health, which provides a comprehensive picture of the total amount of health funding flowing from aid agencies, governments, and private donors to developing countries

OTHER NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

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HIV/AIDS MONITOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND POLICY IMPACT

  • The HIV/AIDS Monitor has been tracking the policy changes among PEPFAR, the Global Fund and the World Bank MAP related to the recommendations that have come out of our research. Explore these changes using our interactive flash tool.