Lingering challenges in the global fight against AIDS

Name: Lingering challenges in the global fight against AIDS
Uploaded: 2016-12-02T00:47:39Z
Duration: P313S
Description: On World AIDS Day, we take a look at efforts being made to improve prevention and treatment of the virus. While encouraging advancements have been achieved, AIDS is still the number one killer of women ages 18 to 55. William Brangham speaks with Jon Cohen of Science magazine about recent developments, why adolescents present a particular challenge and securing global funding to fight the disease.

Clip: 12/01/2016 | 5m 13s

On World AIDS Day, we take a look at efforts being made to improve prevention and treatment of the virus. While encouraging advancements have been achieved, AIDS is still the number one killer of women ages 18 to 55. William Brangham speaks with Jon Cohen of Science magazine about recent developments, why adolescents present a particular challenge and securing global funding to fight the disease.

Aired: 12/01/16

Rating: NR

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