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Rehabilitating the Infected

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The Rockwell Foundation, in partnership with Global Hope Realization Movement (based in South East Nigeria), have organised an AIDS awareness programme called Rehabilitating the Infected. The programme will take place from March 31 to April 6, 2003. The purpose of the campaign is to disseminate information already being provided through the "Virus Campaign" in Nigeria and throughout Africa, and to provide a basis for efforts to better the lives of Africans who are infected with HIV/AIDS.
Communication Strategies

This programme, which focusses on providing information, will be based on cooperation with other international anti-HIV/AIDS campaigners. A team consisting of local and international representatives and volunteers have worked to develop the programme.

The programme will be conducted in markets, hospitals, motor parks, and hotels in five states in the sub-region. Preventive materials and educational films (in local languages) will be presented; the slogan "Flee HIV/AIDS" will be printed on advertisements and in books; and lectures and recreational events will be conducted. Efforts will also be undertaken to provide concrete aid, in the form of drugs, clothing, food, and payment of hospital bills.

Development Issues

HIV/AIDS.

Key Points

According to organisers, AIDS first appeared in June 1981. In this time, it is estimated that over 36 million people have been infected and another 22 million have died. This is despite the use of antiretroviral drug therapy, particularly in the wealthier nations.

Sources

Letter sent from The Rockwell Foundation to The Communication Initiative on February 3, 2003.