Poverty reduction strategies, Social grants, HIV/AIDS and the roll-out of HAART in South Africa

Afternoon seminar at Fafo August 24th, 13:30–15:30, Borggata 2B, Oslo

We will present results from a project conducted in cooperation between Fafo and University of Cape Town, AIDS and Society Research Unit.

Many people living with HIV (PLWH) in South Africa received disability grants prior to the Anti-retrovirals (ARVs) roll-out in 2004. (HAART = Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy). When ARVs improve their health, they stand to lose the grant. The presentation will explore three main issues; whether PLWH faced trade-offs between treatment adherence and grant termination, the role of the medical doctors, as well as some gender aspects of living with HIV in South Africa.

We find that while the ARV roll-out is important, it is crucial to provide additional material resources,  in order make ‘positive living’ a reality. It is also important to understand that testing and disclosure have different implications for men and women. It requires tailored interventions to challenge stigma and encourage both men and women to test.

Program

Welcome by May-Len Skilbrei Managing Director, Fafo Institute for Applied International Studies

Presentation by

• Elizabeth Mills, AIDS and Society Research Unit, University of Cape Town
• Marina Manuela de Paoli, Fafo
• Arne Backer Grønningsæter, Fafo

Comments by Senior Advisor Anne Skjelmerud, NORAD

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New report

The summary report HIV/AIDS, the disability grant and ARV adherence

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the project: Poverty reduction strategies, Social grants, HIV/AIDS and the roll-out of HAART in South Africa

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Registration by
August 23rd on web
Limited number of seats.

Coffee, tea and fruit will be served from 13:00. 
The seminar will be in English.

Speakers

Mills, de Paoli and Grønningsæter presenting their findings at the 2008 AIDS conference in Mexico

Fafo is situated in Borggata 2B by the Police House and behind Grønland church. 10 minutes from Oslo Central Station, 5 minutes from Grønland or Tøyen subway stations, Bus no. 37 stops outside. Map