Poverty key to spread of Aids, warns expert

Poverty and gender are to blame for the worldwide spread of Aids, a leading expert claimed today.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2006 - 18:44

Poverty and gender are to blame for the worldwide spread of Aids, a leading expert claimed today.

Fr Michael Kelly SJ, who was instrumental in the work of Irish Aid in Zambia, spoke out at the launch a new Technical Advisory Group on HIV/AIDS and other global communicable diseases.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Zambia Place: Europe Place: Africa Person: Fr Person: Michael Kelly Person: SJ Person: Kelly Person: Conor Lenihan Person: Minister of State for Development Co-operation and Human Rights Person: Lenihan Event: Fr Michael Kelly Lecture Event: World Aids Day Organisation: Irish Aid Organisation: Technical Organisation: World Health Organisation and Health Research Board Organisation: University of Lusaka

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