Confronting HIV and AIDS in Bangladesh
Keywords:
Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, universal access and human rights, treatment, prevention.Abstract
The world continues to fight HIV, as global leaders have pledged to work towards gaining universal
access to HIV and AIDS treatment, prevention and care, thereby recognizing these as fundamental
human rights. According to one source, millions of people are continually infected with HIV every year,
while less than half of those in need of antiretroviral therapy are receiving it, and too many do not have
access to adequate care services. The theme for the second year running of World AIDS Day
celebration is “Universal Access and Human Rights”, which demonstrates an increasing clamour to
gain access to HIV treatment services. Thus, there is need for a greater commitment around the world,
if the aim of gaining universal access to HIV services is to be accomplished.
