Bridge gap between need and resource provision for HIV/AIDS prevention and care

[Guest guest]

Dear All

I had observed the type of HIV/AIDS treatment and care in available in Mumbai,

Delhi, Bangalore, Andhra and Tamil Nadu. Even in 1999 the doctors and hospitals

committed to HIV/AIDS care in TN was far ahead of the others. Hopefully the

others are catching up from my observations in 2001 and follow up literature.

Dr Manoramma has well documented those who are involved and their commitment is

truly laudable although they do not looks for laurel. In fact their dedication

in some cases I observed lead to 'mental fatigue'. Hence it is cruicial to

encourage such work instead of criticize. Further what is needed is for more

doctors/paramedics/NGOs to be trained to dispel the stigma in their minds and be

involved to share the burden that is being borne by a few in TN. Andhra is

already emulating the model of TN in knowledge dissemination, prevention and

care. It is hoped that other states too will continue to bridge the gap between

need and resource provision for HIV/AIDS prevention and care.

Best

Ruth

E-mail: r.kattumuri@...