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UN RDT/RDG: UN Regional Directors Group (RDG) Meeting
Panama. 29-30 June, 2009.- The Regional Directors Group (RDG) of UNAIDS Cosponsors in Latin America and the Caribbean had a very successful meeting in Panama this week, the last meeting under PAHO's chairmanship.
Dr. Mirta Roses, PAHO Director who delivered the opening remarks expressed that this gathering is a good time to measure progress made over the last year and propose some critical lines of action for the next joint RDG work plan 2010-2011.(29/Jun/2009)
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It's time to break the silence
Mexico. August 5, 2008.- "... preventing new infections is key to halting the HIV pandemic ... over 55,000 children under the age of 15 and 400,000 young people between the ages of 15 and 18 were living with HIV in 2007 ... only 4 out of 10 adolescents and young adults considered themselves well-informed about HIV ... let us undertake this responsibility with leadership, passion, and courage. Let us make our children’s right to protect themselves a reality ... "(5/Aug/2008)
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Towards Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV and Syphilis as a public health problem in the Caribbean
Mexico City. August 3-8, 2008.- " ... The satellite session held on Sunday regarding achievement of Universal Access in the Caribbean and current realities clearly highlighted the potential of the region to make rapid progress towards the Universal Access goal. On the other hand, the need to ensure comprehensive quality care to pregnant women and their infants to sustain achievements on prevention of vertical transmission of HIV was identified as a must."
Dr. Roses address as keynote speaker » at the XVII International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2008.
(5/Aug/2008)
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Books
Malaria and HIV Interactions and Their Implications for Public Health Policy Report of a WHO Technical Consultation, Geneva, Switzerland, 23–25 June 2004
This technical consultation was the first meeting of international experts assessing the impact of interactions between malaria and HIV on the health of people affected by both diseases. The meeting was a major step in identifying implications of such interactions for research, public health policy and health service delivery. The challenge is to combine activities to control malaria and HIV at various levels of the health system, tailor responses to community needs, and optimize the use of scarce resources for integrated service delivery. There are many opportunities for synergism, in particular at a time of growing political and financial commitment to reduce the burden of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. This page provides access to both the full text and to the policy recommendations in flyer form.(24/Jun/2004)
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Healthy Eating for Better Living: a Manual on Nutrition and HIV/AIDS for Healthcare Workers in the Caribbean
This manual is a companion volume to a previous publication entitled, "Healthy Eating For Better Living" targeted to the general public, caregivers and persons living with HIV/AIDS. It contains 160 pages. Free copies may be obtained from the Institute at the address shown on the home page or from the National AIDS coordinators in the countries.(14/Mar/2004)
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HEALTHY EATING FOR BETTER LIVING: A Caribbean Handbook
This publication is a useful reference tool for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers. It provides pertinent information on the relationship between HIV, AIDS and the immune system and the importance of good nutrition in combating the disease. It is 144 pages in length with illustrations and recipes specially designed for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Free copies may be obtained from the Institute at the address shown on the home page or from the National AIDS coordinators in the countries.(1/Dec/2002)
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Other Resources
Tratamiento antirretroviral de la infección por el VIH en adultos y adolescentes en Latinoamérica y el Caribe: en la ruta hacia el acceso universal. Recomendaciones para un enfoque de salud pública. Versión 2007
Reconociendo el extraordinario valor de la Guía de la Organización Mundial de la Salud titulada Antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection in adults and adolescents. Recommendations for a public health approach. 2006 revision como herramienta de referencia para el avance hacia el acceso universal a prevención, la OPS ha querido aprovechar estos esfuerzos y adaptar la guía al contexto latino americano y caribeño para apoyar la estandarización de la atención médica y de tratamiento antiretroviral. Esta guía viene a apoyar el desarrollo de directrices nacionales basadas en evidencia científica.(5/Oct/2007)
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Has the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement in Latin America and the Caribbean produced intellectual property legislation that favours public health
Has the implementation of the TRIPS Agreement in Latin America and the Caribbean produced intellectual property legislation that favours public health
(21/Feb/2007)
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II Ronda de Negociacion Procesos Resultados revisado nelly+Paulo
II Ronda de Negociacion Procesos Resultados revisado nelly+Paulo(21/Feb/2007)
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Periodical Publications
Revista Panamericana de Infectología, Vol. 10, No. 4 (octubre 2008)
La Revista Panamericana de Infectología (de la Asociación Panamericana de Infectología / API) brinda una serie de artículos sobre el tema de las infecciones relacionadas con la resistencia antibacteriana de gran interés científico.(31/Oct/2008)
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Perspectives in Health - Volume 11, Number 1, 2007
Magazine published by the Pan American Health Organization. This edition features the following articles: Best Buys for Public Health - HIV: What You Know Can Help You - Deadly Imitation - Genetics in the Service of the People - Health Goes to School(28/Jun/2007)
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PAHO Today - September 2005 Edition
PAHO Today is the newsletter of the Pan American Health Organization, published three times a year. In this edition: Inequity Impedes Progress on Millennium Development Goals, Planning for the Flu Pandemic, Scaling Up HIV/AIDS Care, more.(12/Sep/2005)
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Technical Documents
Tratamiento antirretroviral de la infección por el VIH en adultos y adolescentes en Latinoamérica y el Caribe: en la ruta hacia el acceso universal
En la actualidad se considera al TARV como parte de una respuesta integral para la prevención, el apoyo y la atención de la infección por el VIH. Las nuevas evidencias y las experiencias programáticas llevadas a cabo desde el año 2003 hicieron indispensable que la OMS actualice las recomendaciones de TARV para adultos. Con la intención de adaptar estas recomendaciones al contexto y las particularidades de Latinoamérica y el Caribe, la OPS ha liderado un proceso de adaptación de este documento.(25/Feb/2008)
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Guidelines for the Implementation of Reliable and Efficient Diagnostic
Testing and counseling for human immunodeficiency viurs (HIV) is now recognized as a priority in national HIV programs because it is the gateway to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and support interventions. These guidelines describe a process for implementing government approved, same-visit HIV testing in the Region of the Americas.(25/Feb/2008)
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PAHO HIV Related Language Update 2006
This document builds on existing guidelines1 and suggests language that is appropriate for the current phase of the epidemic and consonant with the Latin American and Caribbean response to HIV. Some of the suggested changes are straightforward, while others may be challenging.
Each recommendation includes the new language suggested and the rationale for the change.
For a more detailed justification, please refer to the enclosed “Background Notes”. PAHO staff is kindly asked to consider them when producing publications and documents concerning the
HIV epidemic.(9/Aug/2006)
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