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On 21st anniversary of World Aids Day, Government announces $3 million to HIV prevention programs

'Since 1988, World AIDS Day has helped raise awareness about HIV/AIDS issues and the need to support people living with HIV/AIDS.

The Rudd Government today announced that Australia will provide $3 million over three years to HIV prevention programs in Burma, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea to help reduce the spread of HIV.

The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the Asia-Pacific region continues to increase, with an estimated five million people now living with HIV/AIDS.'

Joint media release from Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance and Parliamentary Secretary for Health, 1 December 2009