In response to the UNAIDS and WHO ‘AIDS Epidemic Update 2005’, Nick Partridge, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust said,

“We’re still not containing the HIV epidemic.  The downturn in new infections in some communities shows we can win this fight but we need resources, public pressure and political action. 

“We need to do more to see figures decrease around the world. At home we need greater investment in safer sex campaigns for gay men and African people. This report reminds us yet again that these campaigns really work.” 

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Notes to editors

• Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing a wide range of services to over 50,000 people a year.  The charity also campaigns and lobbies for greater political and public understanding of the personal, social and medical impact of HIV and sexual health.
• Spokespeople from the charity are available for interview and comment – please call the Press Office on the numbers above.