[pronut-hiv] Nutrition and HIV/AIDS

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Nutrition and HIV/AIDS
http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/hivaids/en/index.html

The HIV/AIDS epidemic poses an inescapable challenge to the world at
large and to Africa in particular. A massive effort is needed to cushion
the impact of the epidemic, and nutritional care and support should be
integral elements of any action taken. An evidence-based response is
required to alleviate the overall burden of malnutrition and to reduce
the severity and complexity of the impact that HIV/AIDS and malnutrition
have on each other. Policy-makers and actors in both nutrition and
HIV/AIDS have to be reached. Clear and culturally acceptable messages
are required. Innovative partnerships are needed.

Combating HIV/AIDS is the responsibility of a broad coalition of actors
including affected communities, local and national governments,
religious and social institutions, United Nations agencies, NGOs, the
private sector and individuals. There is an urgent need for all parties
concerned to take concerted action. For its part, the Department of
Nutrition for Health and Development at WHO has initiated a number of
activities to ensure a strategic comprehensive approach to the
epidemic.