APBCA Case Study: HIV and AIDS Drug Prevention in Indonesia - The Experience of PT Unilever |
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PT Unilever was one of the first companies in Indonesia to respond to HIV in the workplace and community. The company's concern about the rapid spread of HIV in Jakarta prompted the establishment of its HIV workplace and community program. The program has a strong focus on the link between HIV infection and drug use, as a key mode of HIV transmission in Indonesia is the sharing of contaminated drug injecting equipment. In addition to its workplace and community program, PT Unilever demonstrated its long-term commitment to HIV prevention by becoming one of the Indonesian Business Coalition on AIDS founding members. |
AIDS is the leading cause of death and lost work days among Asian workers: Independent Commission on AIDS |
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An independent commission on AIDS has found that AIDS remains the leading cause of death and work days lost among 15-44 year olds in Asia. The findings were released in a report titled "Redefining AIDS in Asia - Crafting an Effective Response" by a commission of nine experts across Asia, led by Dr C. Rangarajan, Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister of India. |
PNG Business Coalition Against HIV and AIDS: First Anniversary Dinner with Ernie Dingo |
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Representatives from PNG's business community celebrated the first anniversary of the establishment of the PNG Business Coalition Against HIV and AIDS. More than two hundred of PNG's business leaders joined Australian actor and media personality Ernie Dingo in Port Moresby, to celebrate the impact that BAHA has made since joining the country's fight against HIV. |