Impact of the 16th International Conference on AIDS: can these conferences lead to policy change?
This Commentary reflects on the success of the XVI International Conference on AIDS, that was held in Toronto between August 13-18, 2006. Not only was the Conference judged to have been a scientific success, it will probably also be recognized over time as having had important political impact. It is vital that scientists and policy-makers continue to be able to interact at these meetings as part of global efforts to combat the HIV epidemic.
Gayle
Helene
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CARE USA, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. hgayle@care.org
Wainberg
Mark A
MA
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009864:Ontario; D013019:South Africa / Q000453:epidemiology