Ban: Progress in AIDS Fight, But Gains 'Fragile'

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is praising the progress the world has made in combating AIDS, but warns "the gains remain fragile." In a statement for Monday's World AIDS Day, Ban highlighted the importance of addressing gaps in access to treatment, particularly for children and young women who are not getting necessary care. He urged world leaders to do what is necessary to reach the goal of eradicating AIDS by 2030. Worldwide, 35 million people are living with HIV,...

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