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More funds needed for African AIDS vaccine

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Only about $41-million of an estimated $2,5-billion used on HIV/AIDS research globally, is spent on finding a vaccine for Africa. The need for more money to be injected into research in Africa as well as partnerships with African scientists were among the issues raised at the African AIDS Vaccine Programme's conference held outside Cape Town. Anso Thom was there.

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June 7, 2002

World not ready for AIDS vaccine, WEF told

Health

Despite scientists' optimism about the possibility of developing an AIDS vaccine, the world is "not ready" to make and distribute such a vaccine should it become available soon, according to Seth Berkley, president of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI).

Health-e News
June 7, 2002

Innovative community health scheme unceremoniously stopped by politicians

Health Systems

The Boland Districts Municipality has stopped an innovative scheme in Robertson, in which patients attending local clinics gave a small medication donation and managed to raise a significant amount of money to finance a wide range of health services not covered by government. Health-e visited the Boland town to investigate the issue.

Anso Thom
June 7, 2002

Least developed countries need support if Global Fund to succeed

Health

Health minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang delivered her budget to Parliament this week. Criticised by the opposition who accused her of a lack of leadership in tackling HIV/AIDS, Tshabalala-Msimang announced her priorities. These included a number of issues ranging from the measures to tackle the AIDS epidemic to the improved training of health professionals. But she also highlighted the need for the Global Fund to disburse much needed money and technical support to the least developed nations.

Anso Thom
June 7, 2002

Mozambique’s uphill battle
Living with AIDS – Programme79

Health

t's nearly a decade since the 12-year long civil war in Mozambique ended. Athough the country is re-building, the challenges are immense. Not least is an official HIV prevalence rate of 13% which in the large cities like Maputo and Beira is thought to be closer to 30%. One of the biggest battles is how to find the resources - human and financial - to respond to the many needs facing the country. When it comes to HIV/AIDS specifically, entrenched cultural attitudes further complicate the equation. In this audio report, the executive secretary of the National AIDS Council Janet Mondlane outlines what they're up against.

June 7, 2002

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More funds needed for African AIDS vaccine

World not ready for AIDS vaccine, WEF told

Innovative community health scheme unceremoniously stopped by politicians

Least developed countries need support if Global Fund to succeed

Mozambique’s uphill battleLiving with AIDS – Programme79

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Mozambique’s uphill battle
Living with AIDS – Programme79