 | The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
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| The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
Muhiuddin Haider, PhD and Ahila Subramanian, MPH. Department of Global Health, SPHHS, George Washington University, 2175 K Street, NW, Suite 810, Washington, DC 20036, 202-416-0427, iphmxh@gwumc.edu
Since the first reported case in 1981, HIV/AIDS has grown into a worldwide epidemic where currently 40 million people are living with HIV. The disease places a disproportionate burden on developing countries where 95% of AIDS deaths have occurred among the most productive members of communities, in addition to children. Consequently, the HIV/AIDS epidemic poses a serious threat to the world’s health and economy. The explosion of the epidemic in recent years has coincided with the growing influence of globalization. As the world is brought closer together through markets, technology, and travel, the global community has responded to the mounting need for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment interventions with the advent of the public-private partnership (PPP). This report attempts to analyze the role of PPPs in HIV/AIDS programming through theoretical and case-based evidence. The analysis is conducted by applying the data to an analytical framework comprised of three main sections: project descriptive factors, levels of involvement, and long-term capacity. Case-based evidence is derived from case-studies of four active PPPs: Secure the Future (Bristol-Meyer Squibb), ACHAP (Merck), AIDSMark (Population Services International), and IMPACT (Family Health International). Based on the evidence, the report concludes that PPPs are an effective and efficient mode of preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigating its negative impact on those affected by the disease. Transparency, accountability, and partnership are all found to be key elements of a successful partnership. Finally, the report highlights sustainability as a key determinant for the continuing success of PPPs in HIV/AIDS programming.
Learning Objectives:
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Partnerships
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: This research project was funded by the Center for the Study of Globalization, George Washington University
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: This research project was funded by the Center for Study of Globalization, George Washington University