HIV in Cambodia

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Marie-Odile Emond

Next year, Cambodia will mark 25 years since its first HIV case was reported and its national AIDS response sprung into action, becoming one of the most successful in the region.

This movement, which united the royal government and civil society in a common goal, saved tens of thousands of lives and transformed the face of AIDS from one of fear, suffering and isolation to one of positive living, community leadership and engagement.

On World AIDS Day 2015, we can celebrate another year of progress: strategic planning, prioritising services focusing on key populations at higher risk, encouraging HIV testing and enrolment for HIV treatment, promoting knowledge and demand for services among and with communities, piloting innovations for prevention as well as for more integrated and cost efficient approaches for care and support, mobilising resources, improving strategic information and advancing human rights and gender equality.

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