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There are now some 40 million people around the world living with HIV and Aids. In 2005 alone there were over 3.1 million deaths from Aids-related illnesses and almost 5 million people became infected for the first time. * The BBC World Service Trust is working around the globe with different media partners to convey vital messages designed to stem the spread of the disease and to improve the lives of those affected. Read more below about our major HIV and Aids media campaigns around the world: India
The BBC World Service Trust has been operating a high profile mass-media campaign on HIV and Aids since 2002, funded by DFID. The campaign takes advantage of the extensive reach of television in India and is run in partnership with the Indian National Aids Control Organisation and the state TV broadcaster, Doordarshan. Cambodia
Since 2003, the Trust has been working with the Royal Government of Cambodia and Cambodian broadcasters to produce a powerful combination of TV and radio programmes to try to prevent more people from becoming infected with HIV, and to improve care and support for those who are already affected. Angola
Increased population movement following the end of the 27 year civil war in Angola has provided a thriving environment for new HIV infections. The Trust's radio-based mass media campaign there focuses on changing behaviour to reduce prevalence. Malawi
Nigeria
In early 2005, the BBC Word Service Trust launched a major media project to respond to the epidemic. Funded by DFID, the project is carried out in partnership with the Nigerian Society for Family Health and over 30 Nigerian broadcasters. The project includes radio, television and video programmes designed specifically to appeal to youth. *All figures from UNAIDS Aids Epidemic Update 2005 | LOCAL LINKS EXTERNAL LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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