AIDS in Côte d'Ivoire--ten years on.
AIDS is a world-wide health problem with a profile which varies widely. Côte d'Ivoire is one of the hardest hit countries in Africa. Since the declaration of the first cases in 1985, more than 18 600 cases have been diagnosed. Many initiatives have already been undertaken in the context of the government's National Programme Against AIDS, as well as by private institutions and individuals. However, much remains to be done, against heavy odds. Hôpital Protestant de Dabou (HPD) is one of the four major centres dealing with AIDS, and has itself declared more than 3000 cases since 1987. Since 1991 it has had a team dedicated to dealing with the multiple needs of people infected with HIV and their families, and more than 2000 patients have benefited from this support. This paper reports on the experience of this programme and draws lessons for the future.
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Hôpital Protestant de Dabou et Fondation Protestante pour la Santé, Côte d'Ivoire.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D007560:Cote d'Ivoire / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence