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MMS Bulletin 125
The latest MMS Bulletin collects articles on HIV, Aids and Advocacy from the following authors: Helena Zweifel, Nonkosi Khumalo, Eduard Grebe, Joshua Mavundu, Paulina Alex, Aashish Masih, Nicola Willis, Andreas Keller, Karolin Pfeiffer, Albino Martín Portillo, Mirta Ruiz Díaz und Thomas Schwarz.
Basel, 4 December 2012
Over 16 million children worldwide have lost one or both parents to HIV and AIDS, and most of them live in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to those affected by chronic illness and death, many other children are confronted by the challenges of poverty and conflict. These vulnerable children face material hardship, socio-economic disadvantage, social stigma, emotional isolation and psychological trauma. Such consequences carry far-reaching social effects for many countries, and pose a threat to longer-term development. We risk losing a generation of children made vulnerable by poverty, conflict, HIV and AIDS. This year’s Novartis Foundation Symposium invites esteemed speakers and experts to assess and discuss different psychosocial approaches. You can register for free starting at the beginning of October 2012 on the Novartis Foundation website.
Basel, 6 November 2012
Mother and child health is one of the factors that have a primary impact on social development in developing countries. Nevertheless, some 360,000 women still die every year during pregnancy or while giving birth. Furthermore, 7.6 million under-fives die every year too. In recent years, significant progress has been made in improving the health of mothers and children. Infant and maternal mortality have both fallen at global level. This year’s symposium organized by the Medicus Mundi Switzerland network will take a closer look. What is being done in international politics to further improve the situation? What strategies are effective? How can women and expectant mothers be given better access to healthcare provision?