Highlights More Prevention Can Save Millions A new report calls for urgent expansion of global HIV prevention efforts, estimating half of the 60 million new infections expected by 2015 can be averted. We support efforts to stop HIV transmission, including development of: A safe, effective, and affordable HIV vaccine Microbicides–gels or creams that women could apply to protect themselves from sexually acquired HIV infection Large-scale initiatives to expand access to existing HIV prevention tools, both in countries with emerging epidemics and those already with high HIV infection rates Advocacy to build commitment for a science-based approach to stemming the epidemicHIV/AIDS Backgrounder
We support efforts to stop HIV transmission, including development of:
Preventing transmission of the virus that causes AIDS is the best long-term solution to the global epidemic. The foundation supports efforts to strengthen HIV prevention as part of a comprehensive response that includes care and treatment.
Grantmaking Priorities for HIV/AIDS
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