Elton wows fans in Kiev

Elton John has dazzled fans in Kiev with a concert to raise awareness about HIV and Aids.Volunteers were handing out information leaflets and free condoms in support of the cause.Concert-goer Lilia Dobzhanska, said: "It's good when such a famous person like Elton John will talk (about AIDS) to young people."If they don't listen to doctors or politicians, maybe they will listen to such an authoritative person in the world of music. And this will be a powerful result."Elena Franchuk, the Head of an anti-Aids Foundation, also said young people in Ukraine needed to be made more aware of the epidemic.She said: "Ukraine is number one in Europe spreading the HIV/AIDS epidemic. And we have been leading in this for a few years already. I would say we have a unique chance today to stop this disease, because if we don't do it now, we will have no means and strength to do it in a few years time."Sir Elton John is next due to appear on stage at the Diana Tribute concert in London on July 1.© Independent Television News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.

ITN | June 17, 2007

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