Title: Colloquium report: improving the health of school age children in an era of HIV / AIDS in Durban, South Africa.

POPLINE Document Number: 194607

Author(s):

Kvalsvig JD
Taylor M
Jinabhai CC
Coovadia HM

Source citation:

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2004 Aug;50(4):251-254.

Abstract:

Increased morbidity and mortality due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa necessitates the examination of policies for the protection and support of school age children. At a colloquium held in Durban participants from government and non-government health and education sectors briefed delegates on key policies and programmes for promoting the health and mental health of school age children. Researchers gave evaluative accounts of the impacts of these measures and presented an overview of South African children’s health and mental health needs. In the discussions that followed four critical issues emerged: intersectoral collaboration, accountability, retraining middle management, and a more comprehensive strategy to support pupils and teachers infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. (author's)

Keywords:

South Africa
Conferences and Congresses
Evaluation
School Age Population
Urban Population
Policymakers
Nongovernmental Organizations
Government Officials
Administrative Personnel
HIV Positive Persons
Teachers
HIV Infections
Health Policy
Mental Health
Training Programs
Africa, Southern
Africa, Sub Saharan
Africa
Developing Countries
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Organization and Administration
Organizations
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Education
Policy
Health