GLOBAL: IRIN/PlusNews Weekly Issue 497, 6 August 2010
JOHANNESBURG, 6 August 2010 (PlusNews) - CONTENTS:
SRI LANKA: Taboo reinforces ignorance about HIV
AFRICA/ASIA: Worrying rates of second-line HIV treatment failure
KENYA: Support groups boosting PMTCT uptake
SOUTH AFRICA: Government debt delays treatment
KENYA: Ill-equipped for election-related sexual violence
ZIMBABWE: Low breastfeeding rates threaten PMTCT efforts
Analysis: HIV generics under threat from tighter patenting rules
EVENTS/RESOURCES
1. Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) Conference, PHASA, 29 Nov – 1 Dec – East London, South Africa
2. Africa Health Placements - New health worker recruitment website
VACANCIES
1. Director, Alliance China, International HIV/AIDS Alliance - Kunming, China
2. Regional MSM Project Director, Naz Foundation International (NFI) - Lucknow, India
SRI LANKA: Taboo reinforces ignorance about HIV
Sri Lanka has remained relatively unscathed by the global AIDS pandemic, but for the tiny minority of people living with HIV, life is extremely hard.
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AFRICA/ASIA: Worrying rates of second-line treatment failure
Patients with HIV on second-line antiretroviral (ARV) treatment are significantly more likely to experience treatment failure than those on first-line treatment, according to new research by health NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
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KENYA: Support groups boosting PMTCT uptake
When Esther and Chrispus Ireri from the remote village of Kamwimbi in Kenya's Eastern district of Mbeere lost all three children in quick succession, they had no idea it because of HIV infections.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Government debt delays treatment
Drugs to treat HIV and tuberculosis (TB) are not reaching patients in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province because the local health department has not paid its suppliers, according to a civil society watchdog.
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KENYA: Ill-equipped for election-related sexual violence
On the eve of the referendum on the constitution that has divided Kenya, health workers fear they are not equipped to deal with a possible resurgence of the sexual violence that followed the December 2007 election.
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ZIMBABWE: Low breastfeeding rates threaten PMTCT efforts
Health and nutrition experts in Zimbabwe are worried that one of the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rates in the region could have a negative impact on the country's prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programme.
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Analysis: HIV generics under threat from tighter patenting rules
Most of the estimated 5.2 million people worldwide on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment are taking generic versions manufactured primarily in India, but tighter global intellectual property rights and trade rules could shut down "the pharmacy of the developing world".
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EVENTS/RESOURCES
1. Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) Conference, PHASA, 29 Nov - 1 Dec - East London, South Africa
The voluntary association of public health practioners will convene its tenth annual conference to discuss topics such as HIV/AIDS, global health and public health advocacy.
For a detailed conference programme, go to www.phasa2010.org.za
2. Africa Health Placements - New health worker recruitment website
This web site is dedicated to helping place interested foreign health workers in South Africa’s rural hospitals in an effort to reverse the country’s ‘brain drain’ of health professionals.
For more information, go to www.ahp.org.za
VACANCIES
1. Director, Alliance China, International HIV/AIDS Alliance - Kunming, China
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the Alliance’s strategy is aligned with the International HIV/AIDS Alliance’s strategic framework
- Manage Alliance China's contribution to the Chinese HIV response in accordance with donor commitments and in coordination with all relevant Chinese and international agencies
- Develop a strong network of partners in China
- Cultivate a strong donor profile through sound financial management
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience as a senior manager in an international setting, specifically experience in programme development and proposal development
- Broad knowledge of HIV and AIDS programming at the community level
- Proven experience managing internal and external organization relations
Application deadline: 16 August 2010
For more information and to apply, go to www.aidsalliance.org
2. Regional MSM project director, Naz Foundation International (NFI) - Lucknow, India
Responsibilities:
- Lead, support and manage the implementation of NFI’s men who have sex with men (MSM) project
- Develop an effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to measure MSM project activities against deliverables
- Work with other NFI staffers to coordinate with other country partners in external and internal proposals
- Review, analyse and provide timely feedback on reports
- Contribute to operational research as a part of the GFATM supported project
- Manage and provide support to the project team in aspects such as administration, finance and knowledge management
Qualifications:
- Proven experience working with MSMs and sexual health issues in South Asia
- Masters degree in social sciences, health or development
- At least five years experience in HIV prevention, with at least three years in project management
- Knowledge of M&E systems and donor reporting
- Experience in project proposal development and preparation
- Ability to represent NFI at the highest level meetings with government, donors and partners
- Excellent written and oral English language skills
- General computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Application deadline: 13 August, 2010
To apply, submit a CV, 500-word motivation, and cover letter with current and expected salaries to: [email protected]
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