Tribute to Joep Lange's contribution to HIV research and treatment

 Joep Lange during a conference on HIV/AIDS  Photo: AFP PHOTO JEAN AYISSI

He perished on  flight MH17 while en route to # AIDS 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. His contribution to HIV research and treatment will always be remembered. He contributed to making universal access to Anti-retroviral drugs in  poor resource countries  a reality. Through the PharmAcess Foundation, countries like Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana , Namibia, Mozambique and Nigeria , have been able to improve access to  HIV treatment and other health services.

A memorial address was held at #IAS2015 "Joep Lange Tribute - One Year Later" to carry his legacy forward.