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This comprehensive reference book addresses the unique challenges facing many African nations as poor infrastructure and economics continue to obstruct access to advanced treatments and AIDS care training. While it takes into account the context of settings with limited resources, it also looks ahea...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Essex, Myron
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, [2002]
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
AIDS (Disease) > Africa.
AIDS (Disease)
Africa.
AIDS.
MEDICAL > AIDS & HIV.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > AIDS & HIV.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Electronic books.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome > epidemiology > Africa.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome > therapy > Africa.
HIV Seroprevalence > Africa.
Socioeconomic Factors > Africa.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This comprehensive reference book addresses the unique challenges facing many African nations as poor infrastructure and economics continue to obstruct access to advanced treatments and AIDS care training. While it takes into account the context of settings with limited resources, it also looks ahead to how many African nations are successfully increasing their capacity to serve those affected by HIV and AIDS. Information on how to best utilize existing resources and prioritize scaling-up of infrastructure is a critical aspect of this book for those working in HIV/AIDS-related fields in Africa.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 724 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:030647817X (electronic bk.)
9780306478178 (electronic bk.)