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What does it mean?
A rapid, all‑sector effort is needed to stop HIV/AIDS before the Pacific loses its window of opportunity.
In plain terms
We must act fast to stop HIV/AIDS before it’s too late for the Pacific.
What can you take from it?
Accelerate a coordinated response to HIV/AIDS now.

Where it applies

  • government response
  • NGO initiatives
  • private sector partnerships

Putting it to work

  • set a national deadline for HIV/AIDS targets
  • create cross‑sector task force

Questions to consider

  • What are the risks of moving too quickly?
  • Which sectors can contribute most immediately?

Another view

Speed may compromise thorough planning and sustainability.

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