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HIV/AIDS: a commonwealth emergency; the challenge to medical education.

Between 33 and 35 million people are infected with HIV worldwide. Nine of the most heavily infected countries are in the Commonwealth, with other countries in the Caribbean and Asia following suit. The heads of state are at last showing a growing awareness of the problem. At the Durban AIDS conference the Commonwealth states issued a joint statement expressing grave concern at the devastating socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS, and pledged individually to support the development of a vaccine, affordable drugs and access to health care. The G8, the UN Security Council and the European Committee have all expressed their commitment to tackling this epidemic. The particular challenge to medical education is twofold: