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Comprehensive approach to HIV/AIDS services: the way to go in resource-limited settings

Adegoke Adefolalu
South African Family Practice | Vol 52, No 6 : November/December| a1427 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2010.10874037 | ©
Submitted: 24 August 2009 | Published: 09 December 2010

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Adegoke Adefolalu, Department of Family Medicine, Newcastle Provincial Hospital, Newcastle, South Africa

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Abstract

The response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic by the various health systems in sub-Saharan Africa, that has the highest prevalence of the disease, has been quite significant in recent years. Millions of people are now benefiting from the services rendered for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Considering the state of health systems in these countries that are not only plagued with HIV/AIDS, but have to contend with poor funding, inadequate facilities and shortage of health personnel, there is a need for a comprehensive approach in HIV/ AIDS services for it to be sustainable and meaningful in the context of developing nations.


Keywords

HIV/AIDS; sub-Saharan Africa; prevalence; antiretroviral; health systems

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