PPT-Overview of HIV & AIDS in Africa

Dr Flavia Senkubuge Specialist Public Health Medicine University of Pretoria 28 February 2011 Introduction HIVampAIDS remains of Public Health concern in Africa Significant strides made but much still to be achieved. Shawn M Lang, Director of Public Policy. CT AIDS Resource Coalition. HIV/AIDS and Older Adults. What are HIV and AIDS?. H. uman . I. mmunodeficiency . V. irus. A. cquired. . I. mmunodeficiency . D. Introduction. “HIV” stands for “human immunodeficiency virus” which is the cause of AIDS (“acquired immunological deficiency syndrome”). The number who have died from AIDS since the epidemic began in the late 1970s is estimated to be around 30 million. What Are HIV and AIDS. AIDS- Acquired . I. mmune . D. eficiency Syndrome, is a serious viral disease that destroys the body’s immune . system. HIV-The virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that causes AIDS.. SS7CG3 The student will analyze how politics in Africa impacts standard of living. . a. . Compare how various factors, including gender, affect access to education in Kenya and Sudan. . b. . Describe the impact of government stability on the distribution of resources to combat AIDS and famine across Africa.. New Orleans, LA . December 15, 2015 . Laura Cheever, MD, . ScM. Associate Administrator. Department of Health and Human Services. Health Resources and Services Administration. AIDS- Acquired . I. mmune . D. eficiency Syndrome, is a serious viral disease that destroys the body’s immune . system. HIV-The virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that causes AIDS.. Of the 40,000 new HIV infections each year, half of those occur in people younger than 25 years old. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV/AIDS. HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus. AIDS-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Normal: T-Cell Count of 800-1200 cells/mm3. Low: T-Cell Count of 650-800 cells/mm3. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV/AIDS. HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus. AIDS-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Normal: T-Cell Count of 800-1200 cells/mm3. Low: T-Cell Count of 650-800 cells/mm3. AN HIVU EVENT AND SEMINAR Hn 2007 tOe “Broken Women, HeMling TrMditions?” project received tOe “Oslo FeleNrMtions ScOolMrsOip”, which was awarded by the Norwegian Ministry of Research and Working at NGOs and FBOs in Malawi . Background . Social Problem . HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa . HIV/AIDS Stigma . Purpose of the Study . To explore how people working at NGOs and FBOs in Malawi experience and understand HIV/AIDS stigmas in relation to their religious beliefs. HIV1 and slower to progress to AIDS.. Most cases are due to type1.. Modes of transmission. 1-sexual.. 2- perinatal.. 3-parenteral(occupational and intravenous drug injection).. 4- blood transfusion.. WORLD AIDS DAY 2015. Content. Covenant. Praise the Source of Faith and Learning . by . Professor Thomas H. . Troeger. Statistical . Data. • The Numbers of People Living with HIV/AIDS. • The Top Ten Countries with . Created by the Youth Organizing Team. Introductions. Introduce yourself in the chat! . Share your name, pronouns, school & city, and your favorite cartoon (show or movie) to watch. . Agenda. . Welcome, Housekeeping, & Agreements. Dr. Sonalika’s Eye Clinic provide the best Low vision aids treatment in Pune, Hadapsar, Amanora, Magarpatta, Mundhwa, Kharadi Rd, Viman Nagar, Wagholi, and Wadgaon Sheri