| AIDS in Africa Contributor(s): Essex, Max (Editor), Mboup, Souleymane (Editor), Kanki, Phyllis J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0306466996 ISBN-13: 9780306466991 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2002 Annotation: This comprehensive reference book addresses the unique challenges facing many African nations as poor infrastructure and economics continue to obstruct access to advanced treatments and AIDS care training. While it takes into account the context of settings with limited resources, it also looks ahead to how many African nations are successfully increasing their capacity to serve those affected by HIV and AIDS. Information on how to best utilize existing resources and prioritize scaling-up of infrastructure is a critical aspect of this book for those working in HIV/AIDS-related fields in Africa. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Health Care Delivery - Medical | Infectious Diseases - Medical | Aids & Hiv |
| Dewey: 362.196 |
| LCCN: 2002021530 |
| Physical Information: 1.99" H x 6.98" W x 10.2" (3.67 lbs) 724 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The way we deal with AIDS in Africa will All of them take account of the local cultural determine Africa's future. The devastation context. But they all have something else in wrought by HIV/AIDS on the continent is so common; they stem from a political will to acute that it has become one of the main fight AIDS, and a recognition that facing up obstacles to development itself. AIDS to the problem is the first step towards c- threatens to unravel whole societies, com- quering it. I am convinced that, given that munities, and economies. In this way, AIDS will, every society can do the same. is not only taking away Africa's present--it We have seen a growing understanding is taking away Africa's future. of the inextricable link between prevention This crisis requires an unprecedented and treatment, and a conviction that tre- response. It requires communities, nations, ment can work even in the poorest societies. and regions, the public and the private sector, We have seen AIDS drugs become more international organizations and nongovern- available and affordable in poor countries, mental groups to come together in concerted, and scientific progress promises simplified coordinated action. Only when all these treatment regimes. Above all, we have seen a forces join in a common effort will we be able growing understanding that the key is poli- to expand our fight against the epidemic to cal commitment to providing treatment, decrease risk, vulnerability, and impact. All backed up by community involvement. |