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The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic and Eastern Europe

Recent statements by the Pope have revived the controversy surrounding the Catholic Church’s stance on condom provision, underscoring the role of this type of intervention in global efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. While condoms represent an effective and inexpensive prevention tool within the context of many epidemics, condoms might not be as effective in countries where the spread of HIV/AIDS is fueled by non-sexual transmission.