DIMAPUR, nov 23 (MexN): The World AIDS Campaign (WAC) in response to the UNAIDS figures released yesterday called upon political leaders to recognise that unless they keep their promises to act and translate their words into concerted and sustained action, millions of men women and children will continue to die around the world. “The UNAIDS report shows again that the combination of political leadership linked to a comprehensive response to HIV and AIDS that includes prevention treatment and care can reverse the growth of HIV”, Executive Director of the WAC, Marcel van Soest, commented.
He continued “In 2006 governments will be held to account on their response to HIV and AIDS and we can say now it is not only falling short in some cases it borders on criminal neglect and we cannot and will not allow it to continue.”
The World AIDS Campaign has been established to support, strengthen and connect campaigns that hold leaders accountable for their promises on HIV and AIDS. The campaigns current theme for 2005 – 2010 is “Stop AIDS. Keep the promise”.
