Research underpins the value of water in fight against AIDS

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HIV/Aids The project was initiated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and entailed a series of short-term assessments in resource poor urban and rural communities in several countries to determine how the quality of home-based care is influenced by the type and adequacy of water, sanitation and hygiene arrangements. In South Africa, the Water Research Commission managed the project on behalf of WHO while providing additional funding for research. “Water, sanitation and hygiene are essential underpinnings to homecare strategies, particularly in relation to HIV/Aids, however, this is poorly recognised by either the health sector or the water and sanitation sector,” WHO said in a statement. “The overall goal (of this project) was to produce evidence-based guidance on water and sanitation needs in homebased care strategies, particularly in resource-poor situations.” WAter And AIds The spread of HIV/Aids in sub-Saharan Africa is taking place at an alarming rate. It is reported that 70% of all adults and children infected with the virus live on the sub-continent.

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