Discussion Group

Nutrition and HIV/AIDS (ProNut-HIV)

ProNut-HIV, a new electronic forum, aims to share up-to-date information, knowledge and experiences on nutrition and HIV/AIDS.

Our first discussion group deals with how to enhance positive living through proper nutrition care and support by promoting a constructive dialogue between PLWHA, front line workers, researchers, HIV/AIDS specialists and policy makers.

Proper nutritional care and support of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) helps to strengthen the immune function, reduce the severity of opportunistic infections, alleviate HIV/AIDS-related symptoms, prevent the negative effects of medication and food interactions on the nutritional status of PLWHA, as well as contributes to the efficacy of and adherence to medications. Recognizing that, international and national guidelines on nutrition care and support of PLWHA have been developed and are being used in Africa. Given the increased number of PLWHA in Africa, including infected and affected mothers and children, this forum aims to share up-to-date information, knowledge and experiences on nutrition care and support of PLWHA.

We invite PLWHA, front line workers, researchers and program planners in HIV/AIDS and policy makers to actively participate and contribute to the dialogue. To maintain a high-quality and lively interaction, expert moderators in HIV/AIDS and Nutrition will facilitate the discussion.