AF-AIDS Discussion Forum

crossposted from African Libraries Listserve &lt;AFLIB-L@statelib.pwv.gov.za&gt; &lt;P&gt; Date: Mon 23 Nov 1998&lt;p&gt; From: Tim France, Fondation du Present <BR>
&lt;tfran@hivnet.ch&gt;&lt;p&gt;

A new electronic discussion forum on HIV/AIDS in Africa has recently been established. Please take a look at the announcement below and join AF-AIDS if you are interested.

We would also be grateful if you would suggest others who might be interested in staying informed about HIV/AIDS, or if you could pass on the information below. If you have suggestions for ways in which we might alternatively reach those interested in this topic, for example through regional or national networks, newsletters or other channels, these would also be most welcome. Please freely reproduce the information below as appropriate. &lt;pre&gt;
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Introducing AF-AIDS
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&lt;/pre&gt; Discussion and exchange of information and experiences has recently begun on AF-AIDS - a new regional HIV/AIDS information email forum for Africa (in English and French).

Over 350 people and organisations working in or with African Nations in the response to the epidemic have already joined the forum.

Each day members discuss current HIV/AIDS issues and share their experiences about what works and what does not in response to the epidemic, as well as news from the regions and forthcoming events such as conferences and workshops. The forum is also linked to a similar iniative among over 1200 people working on HIV in Asia, so that the two regions can benefit from each others experience and knowledge. &lt;pre&gt; You can join AF-AIDS by sending an email to:

af-aids@hivnet.ch

with the word 'join' in the subject line.

You will automatically be sent each days messages free of charge.

Or if you have full internet access, you can point your web browser to:

http://www.hivnet.ch:8000/af-aids/tdm

AF-AIDS partners include:-

- Regional NGO networks (sub-regional networks of International Council of AIDS Service Organisations, e.g. AFRICASO, SANASO) - Regional networks of people living with HIV/AIDS including national focal points of Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+) and International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (ICW) - International NGOs - UNAIDS and its cosponsoring agencies &lt;/pre&gt; &lt;pre&gt; and members include:

- People with HIV or AIDS (PWHA) - NGOs and community-based organizations - Education specialists - International NGOs - Human rights organizations - Biomedical scientists and research institutions - Medical doctors and health workers - Non-biomedical academics/researchers - Government agencies - Documentation and information professionals - Cultural and religious leaders/organizations - International organizations - Pharmaceutical companies - Journalists

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us at: &lt;/pre&gt; &lt;pre&gt; Fondation du Present Villa Moynier - 120B Rue de Lausanne P.O. Box 1493 CH - 1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland Tel: +41-22-901-0151 Fax: +41-22-901-0152 Email: &lt;info@hivnet.ch&gt; &lt;http://www.hivnet.ch/fdp&gt;

&lt;/pre&gt; Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 14:11:21 -0500
&lt;H-AFRICA@H-NET.MSU.EDU&gt; From: Mel Page &lt;pagem@MTB.und.ac.za&gt; Organization: University of Natal (Durban) Subject: NET: AF-AIDS discussion forum