Supporting HIV-positive teachers in east and southern Africa: technical consultation report, 30 November - 1 December 2006, Nairobi, Kenya

The technical consultation brought together a range of different stakeholders including ministries of education, teachers' unions and HIV-positive teachers' networks from six countries: Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The participants reviewed actions at global, country and community levels, examined barriers and success factors to responding to the needs of HIV-positive teachers, and made recommendations on how challenges can be overcome. The pivotal role of HIV-positive teachers' networks and teachers' unions was highlighted throughout the event.