1. APPLYING RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE TO
LOCAL AIDS COUNCIL DECISION
MAKING IN TSHWANE, SOUTH AFRICA
Janine Mitchell
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD)
SAHARA Conference
30 Nov - 03 Dec 2009 - Gallagher Estate, Midrand
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2. Background
Need for municipal
data
Epidemiological
estimate of need
Mapping of HIV
services
Gap analysis
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3. Introduction
HIV is no longer purely a health issue
A multi-sectoral approach is needed to mainstream
effectively
Decision making should be based on solid research
knowledge
Municipalities are most able to respond quickly and
directly – if given support to do so
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4. Methodology
Estimates of need vs. availability of services
Gap analysis – recommendations
Creation of a cross sectoral AIDS Council
Each sector is responsible for action based on
decisions made within the Council
Public – Private Partnership (PPP)
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5. Model Medical
Science Health
Social Science
Science
Unions
Women Business
Youth who are +
TMAC Media
Men who
are +
Entertainment/
Arts
Religious
Education
Leaders
NGOs
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6. Results
After two meetings…
Media – two press releases, one article
“Hide and Seek, Find and Treat”
Identifying children in need of HIV treatment and care
Mobilising local unions to scale-up HIV testing
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7. Conclusion
A cross-sectoral approach is needed
Public-Private Partnerships work
An action oriented council is mandatory
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8. Thank You
Janine Mitchell
Head of Department: Compass Project
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD)
janinem@foundation.co.za
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