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How is the health sector affected by the HIV epidemic? How best can the health sector respond to the epidemic? What is its role? How can this adversity be converted into an opportunity for the health system?
The health sector plays a crucial part in the response to HIV and AIDS in terms of prevention and provision of services. In many cases it has also been affected by the epidemic, as many health workers are living with HIV. In this course, participants critically analyse existing services from the perspective of addressing the needs of vulnerable groups and communities, and examine the impact on the health system and formulate responses. Participants also examine the opportunities presented by HIV programmes to establish synergies and to strengthen the existing health system.
The course is one of three HIV/AIDS modules offered at KIT. The other two modules are:- Dynamics of HIV and AIDS Epidemics and Effective Responses
- HIV Politics, Policy, Governance and Planning Mechanisms
These modules can be taken on their own or as part of the Master of Public Health - Specialization in HIV/AIDS or the Certificate programme in multisectoral responses to HIV/AIDS. Participants who successfully follow all three modules but are not enrolled in the Master's programme receive the certificate.
