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Strengthening Care And Support Services In The Era Of Treatment: Symposium Report, Horizons Program
Strengthening Care And Support Services In The Era Of Treatment: Symposium Report, Horizons Program
HIV and AIDS
Sub-Saharan Africa has been devastated by the AIDS epidemic, with almost 26 million people infected in the region. As international attention continues to focus on sub-Saharan Africa as the region most affected by AIDS, hopeful signs have emerged, such as increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Although the availability of ART has greatly increased in South Africa, care and support services continue to play a critical role in the lives of people infected and affected by HIV. In response to a growing call from program managers and researchers in South Africa to engage in a dialogue with policymakers and donors …