Inglés

Policies & Strategies
Policies & Strategies | 2007

Namibia National Teachers Union HIV and AIDS workplace policy

According to the 2006 National HIV sentinel survey, Namibia has an HIV prevalence rate of 19.9% thus calling for all sectors, including NANTU as the main player in education sector (which is social transformation tool), to mainstream HIV and AIDS into all strategies and programs to address and mi

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2004

Study of African universities' response to HIV/AIDS: case of Kenya

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a tragedy of devastating proportions in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, the cumulative number of deaths due to HIV/AIDS may rise to 2.6 million by the end of 2005 if no interventions are introduced. Most AIDS death occur between the ages of 25 and 35.

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2003

The significance of HIV/AIDS for universities in Africa

Almost a quarter of a century on into the AIDS epidemic, many universities have not fully grasped the fact of their HIV/AIDS condition and its implications for their continued effective functioning.

Policies & Strategies
Policies & Strategies | 2008

HIV and AIDS Education and Prevention Plan 2008-2012

This report presents a 4-year plan for HIV and AIDS Education and Prevention in Ireland for the period 2008-2012. Chapter 1 of this report explores the international context of HIV and AIDS prevention, outlining key international Declarations of Commitment and policy developments.

Case Studies & Research
Case Studies & Research | 2005

HIV-infected youth

According to this brief, youth infected with HIV need medical, psychological, and social support, but programs rarely address their specific needs, even as antiretroviral drugs and HIV testing become more available.