Clinton urges action on Aids

Bill Clinton has urged for greater efforts to treat victims of the Aids today as ceremonies take place globally to note World Aids Day.

Bill Clinton has urged for greater efforts to treat victims of the Aids today as ceremonies take place globally to note World Aids Day.

The former American President says prevention and education initiatives are not enough.

Mr Clinton, who is heading an international anti-Aids group along with Nelson Mandela, says 96% of people with the disease are receiving no treatment.

He says there are nearly six million people in the developing world with Aids, who are not getting treatment for the illness.

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