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News of 25 September 2008 |
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HIV treatment for all - a realistic project
Bern, 30th September 2008
Mozambique,
Swaziland,
South Africa
aidsfocus.ch
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“When we first started the programme, there was little hope that people will recover…. But now, most of our clients have gone back to work”, says Thikane Mkabhela, Head Nurse at the Sigonbemi Red Cross Clinic in Swaziland proudly. Within a period of four years, the Swiss and Swaziland Red Cross Society succeeded in building up a comprehensive HIV and AIDS programme, including counselling and testing, antiretroviral (ARV) treatment and prevention of vertical HIV transmission. What are the factors contributing to successful treatment of people living with HIV and AIDS in resource-limited settings in Africa, Asia and Latin America? Aidsfocus.ch forum takes up these burning issues and based on concrete evidence opens up the discussion on challenges, approaches and strategies regarding comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care.