Microsoft founder Bill Gates urged the international community to mobilize more resources for HIV prevention, treatment and research on Wednesday, warning that new infections could reach record levels among young Africans.
Gates gave the warning Wednesday in Durban at a five day conference, which brought together 18,000 experts from 180 countries to discuss efforts to treat and prevent the virus. Bill Gates“It won’t be enough just to keep doing what we are already doing,” “In spite of a few governments who have to be applauded for their generosity,” it was getting difficult to keep financial contributions to support the fight against HIV running at their current level,’’ Gates said. The conference, which continues until Friday, brings together 18,000 experts from 180 countries to discuss efforts to treat and prevent the virus. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), the disease believed to be caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), kills roughly 1.1 million people annually. The majority of deaths occur in Africa.
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