Apr
30
2008
National AIDS Trust Comments on Search for an AIDS Vaccine
Deborah Jack, Chief Executive of the National AIDS Trust, comments;
“Almost 7,000 people are newly infected with HIV everyday. Now is not the time to give up hope. Now more than ever it is important that we redouble our efforts and support scientists in developing a HIV vaccine.
Progress is happening. In just 25 years what was once a death sentence can now be managed and people with HIV in the UK are living long healthy lives. We have a much better understanding of the HIV virus and scientists working in the field remain confident and committed to finding a vaccine.
Developing a vaccine is a long and expensive process that requires patience and long-term investment. But the solution to HIV lies in a comprehensive package of prevention and treatment which includes a vaccine, all of which must be given sustained commitment.
For the 2.5 million people that were diagnosed with HIV last year, we must not give up hope in vaccine for HIV, we must make it a necessity.”
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Apr
21
2008
National AIDS Trust Gives Guidance for Professionals on Asylum Seekers and HIV
The National AIDS Trust has today, 21 April, published HIV and the UK Asylum Pathway. More people than ever before are living with HIV in the UK, and a significant number of asylum applicants are coming from high prevalence countries. This report makes the case for the needs of HIV-positive asylum seekers to be better supported throughout the asylum process and the HIV prevention needs of migrants to be considered earlier.
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