Impact of AIDS on Older People in Africa

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Summary: A new WHO report, "Impact of AIDS
on older people in Africa", reveals the
harsh realities faced by older people
caring for their HIV-infected adult
children and/or their orphaned
grandchildren. The report, based on
a case study done in Zimbabwe,
highlights the additional stigma faced
by older people who care for
orphans and people living with AIDS.Owner: World Health Organisationpdf: http://www.who.int/hpr/ageing/zimaidsreport.pdf

Organisation: 
World Health Organisation
Articles: 
Article 21: Adoption
Attachment Link: 
http://www.who.int/hpr/ageing/zimaidsreport.pdf

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