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Over the past decade, the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa and other developing regions has elicited significant response from governments and non-governmental organizations. Humanitarian aid in the form of medical treatment and training, education and donations is offered by a variety of institutions and relief operations. The administration of this aid, however, often meets resistance as conflicts between governments, values and cultural mores are confronted. What are the most pressing issues in international HIV/AIDS relief?