Impact of AIDS on Africa
2000-01-10T20:00:31-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/35d/20000110200137002_hd.jpgVice President Al Gore (D) presided over a session of the United Nations Security Council called to debate the AIDS crisis in Africa. Participants said that the AIDS epidemic had reached the level of an international security issue because the problem could decimate the economic, political and military establishments in many countries. They also talked about the need to “destigmatize” the disease and provide more education on the disease.
Vice President Al Gore (D) presided over a session of the United Nations Security Council called to debate the AIDS crisis in Africa. Participants said… read more
Vice President Al Gore (D) presided over a session of the United Nations Security Council called to debate the AIDS crisis in Africa. Participants said that the AIDS epidemic had reached the level of an international security issue because the problem could decimate the economic, political and military establishments in many countries. They also talked about the need to “destigmatize” the disease and provide more education on the disease. close
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