Can We Reduce HIV Infections to Zero?

VOA Learning English: Can We Reduce HIV Infections to Zero?

World AIDS Day has been held on December 1 each year since 1988. The theme of this year's events is "Getting To Zero." With reduced HIV/AIDS infections and death, an AIDS-free world might be in sight. Experts tell how we can get there. (read) (listen)

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