Andrew Miller, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston, marked World AIDS Day  and the 30^th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS by pledging his commitment to ensuring the UK does all it can to bring an end to the epidemic.  At an event in Westminster, Mr Miller met with students and campaigners to discuss the UK’s role in the effort to tackle the virus.

Seven million people around the world are now accessing lifesaving HIV medicines – thanks in large part to the support of the UK.  However more still needs to be done as nine million people are still waiting to access treatment. Significantly new evidence this year shows that HIV treatment not only keeps people alive, but also reduces the chances of spreading the virus by 96%.

This new evidence, combined with existing proven prevention, treatment and care efforts mean we can now credibly speak about bringing an end to aids. Andrew Miller MP said,

“On World AIDS Day we should reflect on what we have done to save the lives of mothers and children, fathers and families all around the world.  Our effort to tackle HIV and AIDS has been an incredible success.  For the first time we now have the chance to bring an end to AIDS within a generation – it’s a chance we cannot allow to slip away.

“British people have helped to transform millions of lives across the developing world.  I believe that we can all be proud of this record.  I want the government to make bringing an end to AIDS a top priority so we can continue to be proud of delivering on our promises to the world’s most vulnerable.”

Ends

8^th December 2011

Picture shows Andrew Miller supporting the World Aids Day event in Westminster: