Belarus’ Delegation Takes Part in UNAIDS’ PCB
17.12.2020The UNAIDS’ Program Coordinating Board has been holding its 47th session in a virtual format on 15-18 December 2020.
For reference: The Republic of Belarus was elected to the PCB, the main governing body of UNAIDS, for a second consecutive term for the period 2020-2022. The UNAIDS seeks to mobilize and coordinate the work of relevant UN agencies, as well as governments, non-governmental organizations, private sector and academia to combat HIV / AIDS.
Ms. Vinnie Byanima, UNAIDS Executive Director, presented a report on the UNAIDS system’s activities with a particular focus on the pandemic’s impact on the attainment of HIV/AIDS-related goals up to the end of 2020.
H.E. Mr. Yury Ambrazevich, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the UN in Geneva, delivered a statement in which he elaborated on the Government’s efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS-related activities in Belarus.
Moreover, in his statement the Ambassador pointed out the effective partnership established by Belarus with the Global Fund to Fight HIV / AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and Medicines Patent Pool.
The session is expected to result in the dissemination of best practices in combating HIV/AIDS in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Likewise, it will contribute to further mobilization of action on the part of international donors and international agencies, including UN structures, while ensuring their greater flexibility in relation to the specific problems faced by the most affected states.
