"The purpose of the discussion group is to enhance positive living through proper nutrition care and support for people living with AIDS (PLWA) and create a constructive dialogue among PLWA, front line workers, researchers, HIV/AIDS specialists, and policymakers," said Eleonore Seumo, HIV/AIDS senior program officer with the AED Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance project and moderator of the forum. Dorcas Lwanga, a nutritionist with the Support for Analysis and Research in Africa project, is co-moderator.
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The Equity Gauge: Concepts, Principles, and Guidelines
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Reproductive Health of Young Adults Module
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Reproductive Health Outlook Website
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Multisectoral Responses to HIV/AIDS: A Compendium of Promising Practices from Africa
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