BAN APPOINTS FORMER UGANDAN VICE-PRESIDENT AS ENVOY FOR HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA

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BAN APPOINTS FORMER UGANDAN VICE-PRESIDENT AS ENVOY FOR HIV/AIDS IN
AFRICANew York, Aug 1 2013 6:00PMUnited Nations Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon today
<"http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sga1426.doc.htm">appointed
Speciosa Wandira-Kasibwe of Uganda as his Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS
in Africa.

She will replace Asha-Rose Migiro of Tanzania who the
Secretary-General thanked for her outstanding and dedicated service to
the UN and her commitment as a powerful advocate for his efforts to
end HIV-related stigma and discrimination all around the world,
according to the announcement from Mr. Ban's office.

Currently, Ms. Wandira-Kasibwe is Senior Adviser to the President of
Uganda on Population and Health and a Chairperson of the Board of
Directors of the Microfinance Support Center Ltd.

From 1993 to 2004, she served as Vice-President of Uganda; the first
woman in Africa to hold such a position. A surgeon with a Doctorate of
Science Degree in Global Health and Population from the Harvard School
of Public Health, Ms. Wandira-Kasibwe has played a pivotal role in the
public health agenda as well as in the political landscape in Africa.

As a member of the Constituent Assembly, she made a significant
contribution to the drafting of Uganda's 1995 Constitution. She is
highly committed to the HIV response and is an active member of the
influential group Champions for an HIV-free Generation.

According to the announcement, there has been significant progress in
halting the HIV epidemic in Africa. In 2011 there were 32 per cent
fewer AIDS-related deaths on the continent than in 2005, and also 33
per cent fewer new infections in 2011 compared to 2001.

However, Africa remains the continent most affected by HIV. Of the 34
million people living with HIV worldwide, 23.5 million are in
sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69 per cent of all people living with the
virus.

As Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, Ms. Wandira-Kasibwe will help
advance the AIDS response in Africa by advocating for the pro-active
engagement and involvement of all sectors of society.Aug 1 2013
6:00PM
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