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International AIDS Conference Announces Speakers For Mexico City Event

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Article Date: 24 Jul 2008 - 12:00 PDT

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The XVII International AIDS Conference on Monday announced some of the world leaders, researchers and advocates who will participate in next month's conference in Mexico City, Bangladesh's New Nation reports (New Nation, 7/22). About 25,000 people are expected to participate in the conference, which will take place from Aug. 3 to Aug. 8. Speakers at the conference include:

Clinton Announces Africa Trip Ahead of AIDS Conference
In related news, Clinton on Tuesday announced that he will travel to Africa ahead of the AIDS conference to promote HIV/AIDS and malaria programs run by the Clinton Foundation, AFP/Google.com reports. Clinton said that he will begin the trip next week with visits to Ethiopia, Liberia, Rwanda and Senegal, where he will meet with local officials and foundation staff. He added that on his way back to the U.S., he will attend the Mexico City AIDS conference. "This year, I am excited to take our work to the next level with new projects that will make a tremendous difference in turning the tide of HIV/AIDS, improve lives and help people work toward a brighter future," Clinton said (AFP/Google.com, 7/22).

Kaisernetwork.org is the official webcaster of the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. Click here to sign up for your Daily Update email during the conference.

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