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New plan to control HIV

THE Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation yesterday promised to contribute US$50 million over the next five years for the establishment of a cooperation program with China to enhance the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS. The program will focus on... ...full story at Shanghai Daily

from Shanghai Daily on Thu, Nov 15 2007

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