IPPF Africa Regional Council declared a total commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa at a one day Special Session on HIV/AIDS during its meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, between 2-4 July 2001. Opening the session, Hon, Major Marsden Madoka, the Minister of State, Office of the President, Government of Kenya, congratulated IPPFAR for taking a bold step in addressing HIV/AIDS and underscored the importance of NGOs like IPPF in providing leadership in some of the strategies for combating HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Equity in Health
IPPF AFRICA REGION INTENSIFIES HIV/AIDS EFFORTS
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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