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Business and HIV/AIDS: What have we learnt?

080109_aids.jpgA report by Business Action for Africa titled Business and HIV/AIDS: What have we learnt? ( 1.2 MB) highlights the role that the private sector plays in tackling the impacts of HIV and AIDS in developing countries. It makes the case for closer cooperation between business and governments, civil society and donors in fighting AIDS. It also argues that lessons learnt in sub-Saharan Africa, the region most affected by the pandemic, should be applied in other countries where prevalence rates are on the increase. Three members of the British Parliament (MPs) travelled to South Africa as guests of Business Action for Africa to learn more about what companies are doing to help address the effects of HIV and AIDS. They found that there is a clear and unique role for the private sector due to its responsibility for the occupational health programs for employees, its capacity in health systems and the social investment which it undertakes in the community. The businesses showcased (Anglo American, SABMiller and Merck Sharp & Dohme) are having a strong positive impact through comprehensive prevention, treatment and care programs that reach beyond their workplaces into the broader community. There is a growing understanding of which policies are the most effective in reducing infection rates and ensuring access to treatment for all those who need it. > Continue.

News selected by Covalence | Region: Africa | Company: Anglo American, SABMiller, Merck | Source: WBCSD

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