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

  • Adegoke Adefolalu
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, South Africa, prevalence, antiretroviral, health

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.

Author Biography

Adegoke Adefolalu
MBBS, Dip HIV Man (SA). Principal Medical Officer Dept of Family Medicine Newcastle Provincial Hospital Newcastle.
Published
2010-04-19
Section
Review Articles