Former African Leaders Launch Regional Campaign To Pressure Politicians On HIV/AIDS

Former leaders of Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia, as well as other well-known African figures, launched an initiative Tuesday at the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City to put pressure on politicians whom they believe have not done enough to fight HIV/AIDS, Reuters reports (Rosenberg, Reuters, 8/6). The campaign is called "Champions for an HIV-Free Generation.