World AIDS Vaccine Day

Developing a vaccine for AIDS is not an easy thing to do. For nearly thirty years, the possibility of an AIDS vaccine has been just out of reach. With no viable options for a vaccine available, World AIDS Vaccine Day must offer a stark reminder to those in positions of power and influence that much more needs to be done.

On 18 May 1997 Bill Clinton, former US President, made a speech that challenged researchers around the world to come up with an AIDS vaccine. Now twelve years on the World AIDS Vaccine Day will commemorate this historic speach and reiterate his challenge that has not yet been met. Although a large body of research has gone into AIDS and many researchers claiming to be just one step away, no vaccines are available today.

The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) will this year be looking at the progress made towards a vaccine. IAVI are calling all interested groups to promote this occasion to raise the profile and increase the possibility of an AIDS vaccine.

For More Information

 To visit the International Aids Vaccine Initiative webpage on World AIDS Vaccine Day please click here

 To visit the website of the European AIDS Treatment Group please click here

 To visit the AIDS portal please click here

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