MEXICO: Low incidence of AIDS in Mexico and other countries in the world
Uniradioinforma reported on 30 November that on the occasion of the 2011 World AIDS Day, Mr. Diego Palacios Jaramillo, UNFPA Representative and Chairman of the UNAIDS Theme Group, indicated that there are positive news to report, particularly related to an estimated reduction of number HIV cases and also a drop of deaths caused by the epidemic globally. Referring to Mexico, Mr. Palacios emphasized the need to expand prevention strategies aimed at the most vulnerable groups (MSM, sex workers, IDUs, young people and women) to address HIV/AIDS challenges. Palacios said that “Mexico needs to reinforce universal coverage of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment and engage young people at the center of the response in order to unleash their leadership, initiative and energy to expand positive changes in the national response. Read in Spanish: Uniradioinforma