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  Comparative health systems research in a context of HIV/AIDS: lessons from a multi-country study in South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia

  Health Research Policy and Systems, 2007

  This report from Health Research Policy and Systems Journal states that comparative, multi-country research has been underutilised as a means to inform health system expansion in the developing world. The authors argue that in the context of HIV/AIDS, the need for regional learning has increased because of the regional nature of migration and its contribution to disease spread.
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  Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS)

  The Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) is a government institution mandated to provide strategic leadership and to coordinate and strengthen efforts of all stakeholders involved in the fight again
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  Training of HIV/AIDS committees at local government authorities

  Tanzania Commission for AIDS, 2007

  Tanzania is one of the countries hardest hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Tanzania Commission for AIDS was established as part of the government response to the HIV epidemic.This manual is part of the Tanzania Commission for AIDS strategic plan to coordinate and strengthen the efforts of stakeholders involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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  Getting started! running a junior farmer field and life school: empowering orphans and vulnerable children living in a world with HIV and AIDS

  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2007

  This training manual from the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) details how to set up and run a Junior Farmer Field and Life Schools (JFFLS) programme. The programmes are designed to empower orphans and other vulnerable children aged 12 to 18 years who live in communities where HIV/AIDS has had a strong impact on food security.
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  Understanding and challenging HIV stigma: Toolkit for action (2007)

  Pact Tanzania, 2007

  What is the impact of stigma on children? This toolkit aims to help explore and understand the different ways in which children are stigmatised, and to look at strategies to change attitudes and experiences.
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  Supporting HIV-positive teachers in east and southern Africa: technical consultation report, 30 November - 1 December 2006, Nairobi, Kenya

  Education Sector, UNESCO, 2008

  East and southern Africa are the two regions in the world which are the most highly affected by HIV and AIDS. A significant number of people with HIV are educators, ranging from primary school teachers to head teachers and university lecturers.
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  A community health approach to palliative care for HIV/AIDS and cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa

  World Health Organization, 2004

  This report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies community health programmes as the key element in responding to the palliative care needs of those affected by cancer, HIV and AIDS in Africa. It outlines a project conducted in Botswana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe to strengthen the delivery of palliative care programmes in those countries.
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  YouthLens No. 21: Integrating reproductive health and HIV services for youth

  YouthNet, Family Health International, 2007

  Often health services for young people address contraception or prevention of HIV/STIs, but not both. Would an integrated approach to sexual health services reduce unwanted pregnancies and HIV/STIs among young people? This briefing paper reports on the findings of a series of studies that examined this question.
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  HIV/AIDS stigma: finding solutions to strengthen HIV/AIDS programs

  International Center for Research on Women, USA, 2006

  AIDS related stigma has pernicious effect on the epidemic’s prevention. Fear of stigmatisation dissuades people from seeking help from treatment, care and support services. What factors perpetuate and contribute to stigma against those infected with HIV/AIDS?
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  Voices of positive women in Tanzania

  Engender Health, 2006

  In this two-page article, three women in Tanzania talk about their experiences of being diagnosed with, and receiving treatment for, HIV. All of the women speak highly of the free medicines and health services they receive for themselves and their children.

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