DREAM: An Integrated Faith-Based Initiative to Treat HIV/AIDS in Mozambique
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Health Organization
Series/Journal Title:
Perspectives and Practice in Antiretroviral Treatment
Copyright:
2005
Pages:
28
Description:
[This case study evaluates the] Drug Resources Enhancement against AIDS and Malnutrition (DREAM) program, created by the Community of Sant’Egidio to fight AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The project takes a holistic approach, combining Highly Active Anti- Retroviral Therapy (HAART) with the treatment of malnutrition, tuberculosis, malaria, and sexually transmitted diseases. It also strongly emphasizes health education at all levels. DREAM aims to achieve its goals in line with the gold standard for HIV treatment and care. [author’s description]
Subject
- HIV/AIDS
- Community Interventions
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Integrated Services
- Faith Based Organizations
- Antiretroviral Treatment
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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