Murray Proctor calls for UN response to HIV spread in Asia-Pacific
Sean Parnell; 27/6/08
Australia’s ambassador for HIV/AIDS has told a UN meeting that global intervention is needed to avert a health crisis in the Asia-Pacific region now that “the epidemic is outpacing the response”. Murray Proctor, who is also deputy director-general of the Asia division of AusAid, used his recent speech in New York to plead for urgent measures to halt the spread of HIV in countries neighbouring Australia. Helping to mark seven years since the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS, Mr Proctor welcomed the increased access to anti-retroviral treatment around the world but suggested universal access to prevention become a priority.
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