Taoiseach launches campaign to tackle stigma of HIV/AIDS

The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has launched a new €200,000 campaign to tackle HIV/AIDS-related discrimination.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2006 - 11:13

The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has launched a new €200,000 campaign to tackle HIV/AIDS-related discrimination.

The initiative is being unveiled to mark World AIDS Day amid increasing concerns that stigma is preventing people from getting tested for the virus in Ireland.

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