Satellite Series: AIDS at the Crossroads, Lessons Learned from the Field [International Conference on AIDS (14th: 2002: Barcelona, Spain)]

AIDS at the Crossroads:
Lessons Learned from the Field
U.S. Agency for International Development
Satellite Series
XIV International Conference on AIDS Barcelona, Spain

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Addressing Stigma and Disclosure:
Fresh Approaches and Lessons Learned from the Field

Monday, July 8, 2002 18:00-20:00 hrs. Fira de Barcelona, Hall 5 Room 5
This session will address current issues and challenges in stigma and disclosure in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The session will highlight activities that have successfully reduced stigma. Presentations will address current antistigma interventions including provider training, community mobilization, peer education, and faith-based activities.
What is the future of prevention in the era of
ARVs and vaccine and microbicide trials?
Tuesday, July 9, 2002 18:00-20:00 hrs. Fira de Barcelona, Hall 5 Room 5
This session will explore issues concerning the effect that anti-retroviral (ARV) treatments, as well as vaccine and
microbicide trials are having on primary prevention efforts. There has been an upsurge in HIV incidence in cities such
as San Francisco and Amsterdam, where ARVs have been available for many years and where acquiring HIV is no
longer considered a death sentence. The panel is composed of epidemiological/behavioral researchers and health
professionals with first-hand experience in addressing these new challenges in prevention in countries such as Brazil
where ARVs are already being widely distributed, as well as Botswana and Uganda, where ARV's may become more
available.
New Approaches in HIV/AIDS Programming
Wednesday, July 10, 2002 18:00-20:00 hrs. Fira de Barcelona, Hall 5 Room 5
HIV/AIDS threatens not only individuals and their families and communities, but also societies and the achievement of
broader development goals. New approaches are being implemented that go beyond traditional public health
interventions to protect development gains in the public and private sectors. This session will explore interventions to
mitigate the economic and social impact of HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality on the education and health sectors and
on communities and households. Speakers will highlight case studies and lessons learned from integrating HIV/AIDS
into the educational system and from community-based programs which provide economic opportunities for families
and youth.
Scaling Up: Grounded Realities
Thursday, July 11, 2002 18:00-20:00 hrs. Fira de Barcelona, Hall 5 Room 5
This session will explore critical elements of program scale-up based on specific country experiences regarding
scaling up VCT services, and expanding the role of NGOs and ARVs. Future scaling up concerns such as strategic
assessment and planning, choosing the most appropriate approaches, the pace and pre-conditions for scaling-up,
sustainability, and replicability of HIV programs will be discussed.
Simultaneous French and Spanish translation available at each session
USAID is a world leader in responding to the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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