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International News Italy Sees Prevention Efforts Key to Fight Against HIV/AIDSJune 13, 2011 The global fight against HIV requires a holistic approach that combines the benefits of science and social policies, Italy's permanent representative to the UN said Friday at the General Assembly High-Level Meeting on AIDS. "National ownership, alignment with national policies, and mutual accountability are cornerstones of the fight against HIV/AIDS," said Cesare Maria Ragaglini. He underscored the need to pursue gender equity and the empowerment of women, and he noted that Italy supports the "Walking Africa Deserves a Nobel" campaign, which proposes that African women be designated the winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. Xinhua News Agency 06.10.2011 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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