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As World AIDS Day is marked tomorrow, the fight against the disease remains stymied by the lack of adequate treatment in poor countries and setbacks in finding an effective vaccine, experts say.
To be sure, there have been plenty of advances over the past two decades. While 33 million people have the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) virus that causes AIDS, more are enjoying healthier, longer lives thanks to powerful new medications.
Organisers of World AIDS Day - built around the themes of leadership, self-responsibility and activism - are calling on governments to follow through on promises of universal treatment, prevention, care and support.
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