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It's virtually disappeared from the headlines, but HIV hasn't disappeared from our region. And with some of the highest infection rates in the country, the disease remains a pressing concern in D.C. and beyond. We look at efforts to increase testing and get the word out among high-risk groups.
Marsha Martin, Senior Deputy Director, Department of Health, HIV/AIDS Administration
Dr. Patrick McLeroth, Director of HIV Medicine, Chase Brexton Health Services
Shaun X., Consultant, Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry
In his time at the United Nations, Kofi Annan has witnessed the genocide in Rwanda, the diplomatic debate over Iraq, and his own personal controversies. As Annan's ten year tenure as secretary-general comes to a close, we look at his impact on global politics.
James Traub, Contributing Writer, "The New York Times Magazine"; Author, "The Best Intentions: Kofi Annan and the UN in the Era of American World Power"
Linda Fasulo, UN correspondent for NBC News and longtime contributor to NPR; author of the book "An Insider's Guide to the UN"