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International News Germany Donates to UNICEF for AIDS Prevention Program in MyanmarMay 9, 2006 On Saturday, UNICEF announced Germany has donated $870,000 to help develop AIDS prevention programs targeting Myanmar youngsters who do not go to school. The money will help three local nongovernmental organizations teach HIV/AIDS prevention and various skills to children ages 10-17. The NGOs have targeted 20 townships that have been particularly affected by HIV and where school dropouts have few learning opportunities, UNICEF said. The HIV/AIDS prevalence rate among people ages 15-49 in Myanmar is estimated to be 1.2 percent, the agency noted. Associated Press 05.06.06  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.
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