With a license, the WHO could contract with private generic makers to produce the medicines and distribute them widely in the developing world. An essential step in combating the transmission of this disease is to cancel the foreign debts of the poorest countries, since debt servicing siphons off funds from investment in public health. And African governments must do more to support AIDS education and prevention efforts and to destigmatize people with the disease. Africa Policy Information Center 110 Maryland Ave. The New York Times , February 25, 2001.
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