CCTV9英语新闻：中国已取得抗击艾滋病进展

The Chinese government estimates that in 2013, there were more than 800-thousand people in the country living with AIDS. And at the end of 2014, almost two-thirds of them had access to HIV treatment.

 

The figures are all part of China's commitment to tackle the spread of the disease. Our reporter Ai Yang caught up with Michel Sidibe, executive director of UNAIDS, for his views on how China is handling the issue. 

 

UNAIDS has set an ambitious target for itself. To end AIDS as a global public health threat by 2030 and China has incorporated this global vision into its strategic planning. 

 

The Chinese government has decided to increase its support of AIDS prevention by setting up specific funds, and encouraging more social participation.

 

In 2014, an additional 85,000 HIV/AIDS patients were provided with anti-retroviral, an increase of 21 percent over the previous year.

 

However, the number of HIV/AIDS patients has also risen in the meantime. There were 104-thousand newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases last year, up almost 15 percent (14.8) compared to a year ago.

 

"China, among new infection, more than 30 of new happening among males through sex, particularly happen among young people who are not informed," said Michel Sedibe, Exec. Director.

 

Beijing intends to set an example in this regard, by planing to install condom vending machines on its university campuses. The aim is to reduce the risk of infection among university students, a key group affected by HIV/AIDS.