On the occasion of the World Day campaigns, we invite you to share your stories of how you've taken the lead or have witnessed people or organizations taking the lead in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. " Take The Lead " is a forum that celebrates the leadership witnessed...

Edward O. Ayanbiola - Jan 19, 2006 First, let me thank the moderator for this forum. Second, I want to express my sincere thanks to the GATES FOUNDATION for all it has done in Africa. My name is Edward O. Ayanbiola, an African and I have lived in USA (Washington DC area) for over 30-years. I am a Pharmacist...

Apr 11, 2006 Message from Mark McPherson: , UK I realise I do not post comments on here normally but thought the question asked on this occasion was an important one that seems to be missed a lot. I was in Brazil recently and talked to a number of people about the healthcare system. They were very proud...

Luc Comhaire - Feb 14, 2006 Speaking about TB control. The fund should be doing what it's good at and refrain from doing things where it's not good at. Objectives should not only be result-oriented but also process-oriented (e.g. is the programme able to manage ? If not, something needs to be...