adminby the United Nations programme on HIV and Aids.
The new Commission of political, health, human rights and private leaders was launched to explore a post-2015 agenda on HIV and Aids and global health.
It is mandated to deliberate on HIV and Aids strategies to make sure that the common vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero Aids-related deaths can be realised in the coming decades, said UNAIDS.
Speaking at the launching ceremony at the new complex of AU Headquarters, President Banda noted that the Commission is critical as it would address HIV and other related vices that have negatively affected the path to growth and development.
“This Commission will afford us a way forward that allows us to accelerate our march towards the end of Aids, an epidemic that has caused a lot of anxiety and trauma in our world and respective communities,” said the president.
“This Commission will help us utilise lessons learn in our response to HIV and Aids that can be used to promote sustainable health.
“The lessons include political will and leadership, investment, appropriate programming, solidarity and greater and meaningful involvement of people living with HIV,” noted the president.
Michel Sidibe, Executive Director of UNAIDS, stated on the occasion that the Commission would closely examine progress towards improved and inclusive health systems that ensure social equality for marginalised populations, empowers communities to demand better health services and provides access to affordable and quality medicines. — Xinhua.
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