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AIDS in Swaziland: The Battle from Within

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 May 2014

John L. Daly
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Abstract:

The Kingdom of Swaziland currently possesses one of the world's highest rates of HIV/AIDS infection. This research discusses some reasons for the rapid spread of the epidemic in Swaziland, and recent actions of Swazi officials to mitigate the pain and suffering of the Swazi people over the next quarter century. It also suggests some policy initiatives for the future.

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Résumé:

Le Royaume du Swaziland posséde actuellement un des taux les plus élevés au monde de personnes infectées par le virus HIV du SIDA. Notre recherche examine certaines des raisons de la propagation rapide de cette épidémie au Swaziland, ainsi que les actions récentes des responsables officiels Swazi pour atténuer la douleur et les souffrances du peuple Swazi dans le prochain quart de siècle. Nous suggérons également quelques initiatives politiques pour l’avenir.

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African Studies Review , Volume 44 , Issue 1 , April 2001 , pp. 21 - 35
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Copyright © African Studies Association 2001

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