Disease Transmission

Program teaches health workers about preventing mother-to-child HIV infection

Published in Women's Health Weekly, April 22nd, 2004

African Synergy, an initiative of African first ladies on HIV/AIDS, recently conducted a 5-day training program in Bujumbura, Burundi, for 73 medical doctors, nurses, and social workers on the prevention of mother-to-child HIV infection.

The training falls under activities of the local chapter of African Synergy, launched in March 2004 by Burundian first lady Aude Ndayizeye.

The participants were trained on the different aspects of prevention of mother-to-child HIV infection such as counseling, administration of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), treatment of opportunistic diseases, and nutrition.

The executive secretary of African...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-04-22)

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