Suggest reasons for successes and failures of the management of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Suggest reasons for successes and failures of the management of HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa.
HIV and AIDS are having a devastating impact in Sun-Saharan Africa. For example in 1999 it was estimated that two thirds of the people suffering from HIV were found in sub-Saharan Africa. Also in 2008 a UNAIDS report showed this area accounted for 75% of the global death toll from AIDS. This just demonstrates the damage it is doing. Management strategies are being put in place, however some there success depends on many factors.
One of the major reasons for strategies being successful is if the country has a pro-active government. For example in Uganda the President responded to the emerging HIV/AIDS crisis with a huge educational tour in 1986. The purpose of this was to promote the ABC policy of abstinence, monogamy and condoms. The consequence was that many people were informed of how HIV/AIDS spread and how to decrease the risk of becoming infected. Also the AIDS control programme was set up which continued to educate and provide safe blood products. The early management has lead to the prevalence of HIV/AIDS to now be dropping in Uganda. It was successful due to the huge support from the government. As well as this the fact that education was provided meant that the scheme was sustainable (info could be passed on down the generations) this also contributes to a successful management. On the other hand a corrupt government can lead to whole management strategies breaking down. For example Govs in the past have spent all the money on unrelated projects or refused to let any international aid in at all. This demonstrates how important it is for the Government to be on board for a scheme to be effective.
Another massive reason for management of AIS/HIV being successful is overseas aid. For example the Sexually Transmitted Infections Project in Uganda could only be set up due to a $50m loan and around $25m of pure donations. This project gave free support and
HIV and AIDS are having a devastating impact in Sun-Saharan Africa. For example in 1999 it was estimated that two thirds of the people suffering from HIV were found in sub-Saharan Africa. Also in 2008 a UNAIDS report showed this area accounted for 75% of the global death toll from AIDS. This just demonstrates the damage it is doing. Management strategies are being put in place, however some there success depends on many factors.
One of the major reasons for strategies being successful is if the country has a pro-active government. For example in Uganda the President responded to the emerging HIV/AIDS crisis with a huge educational tour in 1986. The purpose of this was to promote the ABC policy of abstinence, monogamy and condoms. The consequence was that many people were informed of how HIV/AIDS spread and how to decrease the risk of becoming infected. Also the AIDS control programme was set up which continued to educate and provide safe blood products. The early management has lead to the prevalence of HIV/AIDS to now be dropping in Uganda. It was successful due to the huge support from the government. As well as this the fact that education was provided meant that the scheme was sustainable (info could be passed on down the generations) this also contributes to a successful management. On the other hand a corrupt government can lead to whole management strategies breaking down. For example Govs in the past have spent all the money on unrelated projects or refused to let any international aid in at all. This demonstrates how important it is for the Government to be on board for a scheme to be effective.
Another massive reason for management of AIS/HIV being successful is overseas aid. For example the Sexually Transmitted Infections Project in Uganda could only be set up due to a $50m loan and around $25m of pure donations. This project gave free support and