Medics worldwide: news and opportunites from the IFMSA

Have you heard me today? On 1 December 2003, medical students in more than 30 countries made a lot of noise about how HIV/AIDS continues to infect and affect 10s of millions of people all over the world. Their creative efforts involved famous football teams, television appearances, parties, publicity stunts, and lots and lots of red ribbons. This year, World AIDS Day focuses on women, girls, and HIV/AIDS. With the strapline “Have you heard me today?” the campaign explores how gender inequality fuels the AIDS epidemic. For more information on how your …