Let me start with the good news. On the prevention front, there have been many real achievements. In a number of places, HIV infection rates finally appear to be slowing down. Not just in industrialized countries, like here in Switzerland, but in developing countries as well. In Brazil, Senegal, Thailand, Uganda, and now in parts of Tanzania, where HIV rates among young women have been cut by more than half as a result of strong prevention programmes.
Prevention does work.
The evidence has never been clearer. And, today, we have more options than ever. Millions are being sold, and used. Women have more choice. Countries are now turning these findings into action.