AIDS Could Become Smaller Health Issue in Guyana, Health Minister Says

HIV/AIDS could be downgraded from a major public health threat in Guyana in the next 10 years if efficient strategies are pursued and additional focus is placed on prevention programs, Leslie Ramsammy, the country's health minister, said at the launch of a new partnership framework between the government and PEPFAR, Stabroek News reports. "The framework provides a five-year joint strategic plan for cooperation between the U.S. administration and Guyana and ends in 2015," according to Stabroek News. "U.S. Embassy Charge d'Affaires, Karen Williams noted during her brief remarks that the next phase of PEPFAR represents an opportunity for the U.S. government to support shared responsibility with partner countries. Williams expressed hope that the consultations which were held yesterday would be successful and she noted that her government is keen on strengthening the partnership with Guyana," the article states (3/5).

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