Press-releases

The challenge of tuberculosis (TB) is faced worldwide, including across all of Europe and Central Asia. 1.6 million people died of the disease in 2017, and Heads of State are meeting today to discuss the matter at the UN General Assembly. TB kills more people each year than HIV and malaria combined. As one of the top ten leading causes of death TB deserves the highest political attention.

The Diversity House and Civic Info Centre opened in St. Petersburg during the World Cup on June 16 and will be open until July 16, 2018, as a part of civic campaign Cup for People.

The Stop TB Partnership’s Global Drug Facility (GDF) announced agreements signed with 28 medicines manufacturers for 83 products that will substantially reduce the prices of medicines used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). As an outcome of GDF ’s recent competitive tender, savings of approximately USD 31 million are expected in the April 2018 to March 2019 period.

Today, 28 February, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Desease stated that it is unacceptable that tuberculosis (TB) was

AIDS Foundation East-West, an international network of civil society organisations that is dedicated to improving the health of key populations, has changed its name to AFEW International. A new logo and communication strategy have been created, and now they are part of the organisation’s identity.

The initiative, which features high profile patient representatives, clinicians, academics, and industry, wants health systems and HIV policy frameworks to take account of these diverse challenges, so that PLHIV gain access to the necessary health and support services in order to live long and well.

1 December 2016, UNAIDS — Dear colleagues! On the occasion of World AIDS Day, 1 December 2016, on behalf