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International News Democratic Republic of Congo's HIV/AIDS Prevalence Hits 3.24 PercentDecember 13, 2010 During a recent meeting of the National Multisectoral Council for Fighting Against AIDS, Health Minister Victor Makweng said HIV/AIDS prevalence in the Democratic Republic of Congo stands at 3.24 percent. "DR Congo is surrounded by countries with very high rates of prevalence, and it was therefore important that we know our prevalence rate," said President Joseph Kabila, who was in attendance. The meeting was held to assess the effectiveness of DR Congo's anti-AIDS efforts and to reevaluate the National Multisectoral Program for Fighting Against HIV/AIDS, which was created by presidential decree in 2004. Xinhua News Agency 12.01.2010  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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