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    ARV treatment fact sheet 18: symptom control and palliative care

    International HIV/AIDS Alliance, 2005
    This fact sheet from the International HIV/AIDS Alliance (the Alliance) provides information on how to control the painful symptoms of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for people living with HIV. The fact sheet is designed for people working in community-based health settings, and also for people caring for relatives affected by HIV at home.
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    Children and AIDS: a stocktaking report. Actions and progress during the first year of 'Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS'

    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 2007
    This briefing paper provides an overview of the achievements of the 'Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS initiative' in improving prevention of and treatment for HIV and AIDS among children.Topics addressed include:coverage of access to antiretroviral treatments and counselling servicesefforts to prevent infection through education of children and adolescentspreventing mother
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    AIDS epidemic update: December 2006

    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 2006
    This report from UNAIDS and the World Health Organisation (WHO) provides an overview of the number of people living with HIV globally at the end of 2006. It shows that the number of people living with HIV, as well as the number of people dying from AIDS, continues to grow despite increased access to treatment and prevention programmes.
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    From access to adherence: the challenges of antiretroviral treatment

    World Health Organization, 2006
    This report demonstrates that access to antiretrovirals (ARVs) is only one part of the treatment equation. The study presents studies from Botswana, Tanzania and Uganda. It argues that without targeted patient support, patients may not take their medicines regularly or frequently enough (adherence), and lose the therapeutic benefits of treatment.
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    Progress on global access to HIV antiretroviral therapy: a report on 3 by 5 and beyond

    World Health Organization, 2006
    This report describes global progress on the “3 by 5” (Treating 3 million by 2005: making it happen) project in scaling up access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). It details the areas in which important progress has been made and lessons learned, and outlines the remaining challenges and roadblocks to treatment access.
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    Dream: an integrated faith-based initiative to treat HIV/AIDS in Mozambique

    World Health Organization, 2005
    This case study, from the World Health Organization, describes DREAM, a faith-based initiative to treat HIV and AIDS in Mozambique.
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    HIV/AIDS, communities and health systems strengthening

    International HIV/AIDS Alliance, 2006
    This submission to the DfID (UK Department for International Development) Health Strategy details the key elements that should be prioritised to strengthen health systems. The report outlines how much health care and support is provided outside formal health systems.
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    Supporting safe and effective ARV treatment in India: building treatment friendly communities

    International HIV/AIDS Alliance, 2006
    This rapid situation assessment, from the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, explores the psychological, social and material needs of those on ART (anti-retroviral therapy) in India (Manipur and Andhra Pradesh). It also explored the challenges faced by people on ART and quality of existing services.
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    Towards universal access: assessment by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS on scaling up HIV prevention, treatment, care and support

    Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 2006
    This publication, produced by UNAIDS, provides an update on the status of scaling up HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. It is based on numerous consultations and submissions from country members. The document identifies a number of key challenges that stand in the way of universal access.
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    Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS: five years later

    United Nations [UN] Conference on Environment and Development, 2006
    This report, from the United Nations Secretary General, provides an update on progress in the global response to HIV and AIDS since the 2001 special session. The report is based on nearly 120 country progress reports from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) as well as over 30 reports from civil society, and national and global surveys.

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