VOICED: AIDS conference draws to close

The 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna highlighted both challenges and hope in the fight against AIDS. Celebrities like Bill Clinton and Bill Gates attended to raise funds, but economic crises led to funding cuts, threatening AIDS programs. South African researchers introduced a promising microbicide gel for HIV prevention. The conference included diverse activities and protests demanding human rights improvements. As the event concluded, there was a strong call for global leaders to honor their commitments to AIDS treatment and prevention.

What was the message conveyed by the heads of leading organizations during the protest in Vienna?

What is the estimated number of people infected with HIV worldwide according to UN AIDS?