HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean

A snapshot of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region is presented, examples of ways in which Caribbean countries and regional bodies have responded to the epidemic are offered, and the potential role of the World Bank is identified.

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No AccessCountry Studies1 Feb 2013HIV/AIDS in the CaribbeanIssues and OptionsAuthors/Editors: Patricio V. Marquez, Victor H. Sierra, Jacob Gayle, Charles Griffin, and Girindre BeeharryPatricio V. Marquez, Victor H. Sierra, Jacob Gayle, Charles Griffin, and Girindre Beeharryhttps://doi.org/10.1596/978-0-8213-4921-2SectionsAboutPDF (7.1 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract:Intensified efforts are needed in the Caribbean region if inroads are to be made against the AIDS epidemic. Although many Caribbean governments have initiated a limited response to HIV/AIDS, much remains to be done to bring proven interventions quickly up to nationwide scale. Moreover there is growing recognition that HIV/AIDS is not just a serious health issue in developing countries, but a major developmental catastrophe that threatens to dismantle the social and economic achievements of the past half century. The challenge for Caribbean countries is to learn from the dramatic experiences of some African countries and act decisively now to prevent the progressive extension of the epidemic to the general population. This report provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities in addressing the problem of HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean. It presents a snapshot of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region, offers examples of ways in which Caribbean countries and regional bodies have responded to the epidemic, discusses alternative actions for addressing the crisis, and highlights a range of strategies for donor coordination and cooperation in the region. Finally, the report identifies the potential role of the World Bank in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Caribbean. Previous bookNext book FiguresreferencesRecommendeddetails View Published: March 2001 ISBN: 978-0-8213-4921-2 Copyright & Permissions Related Regions Latin America & Caribbean Related Topics Health Nutrition and Population Public Sector Development KeywordsHIV INFECTIONSHIV VIRUSESHIV VIRUS TESTINGACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMEACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME VACCINESEPIDEMICSEPIDEMIOLOGYDISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROLDISEASE REPORTINGDISEASE SURVEILLANCEDISEASE TRANSMISSIONDISEASE VECTORSDISEASE TREATMENTCOMMERCIAL SEX WORKERSVENEREAL DISEASESPREGNANT WOMENDRUG ADDICTIONTARGET GROUPSPROPHYLACTIC MATERIALSDRUG THERAPYDIAGNOSTIC TESTINGTUBERCULOSIS PREVENTIONVACCINESDISEASE RESEARCHREGIONAL COOPERATIONPRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATIONCIVIL SOCIETYLENDING STRATEGYCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSISNONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS PDF DownloadLoading ...