Empirical Evidence for the Demographic and Socio-Economic Impact of AIDS -HEARD, University of Natal, SA ******************************* [Cross-posted on AFRO-NETS] A posting from AF-AIDS (af-aids@healthdev.net) Notice of a Scientific Meeting 26 - 28 March, 2003 Durban, South Africa Organisers HEARD, University of Natal (Alan Whiteside & Timothy Quinlan) Center for Population Studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (Basia Zaba) Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina (Ties>Boerma) National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca (Stefano Bertozzi) Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and WellcomeTrust This conference stems from the need for HIV/AIDS interventions to be based on sound information about the medium and long-term demographic, social and economic consequences of HIV/AIDS. Towards that end, the organisers have invited 50 researchers to present papers derived from rigorous empirical research. The conference offers a unique opportunity for an additional 50 participants to hear what is actually known about the socio-economic and demographic impacts of HIV/AIDS, to compare evidence from different countries and to exchange ideas on research and management strategies. Target Participants The conference will be of interest to demographers, economists, planners and social and medical scientists; AIDS programme managers; donor agencies; NGO programme managers; and government officials. Conference Venue The conference will take place at the Tropicana Hotel situated on Durban's Beachfront. All presenters, discussants and participants will be accommodated at the Tropicana Hotel for the duration of the workshop. Details on the venue can be viewed on the website at: http://www.goodersonleisure.com/ Should you wish to arrive early or extend your stay, you may arrange alternative bookings with the Tropicana Hotel via their website as listed above. Conference Content Theme 1: Demographic impacts Adult mortality - evidence from national & regional statistics * Mortality impacts based on evidence from recent African Censuses (Africa) * Mortality estimates based on sibling survival and orphanhood data (South Africa) * Vital registration data contribution of HIV to mortality trends (Thailand; Caribbean) * Age patterns and leading causes of death from verbal autopsy data (Tanzania) * Deaths from AIDS and HIV attributable mortality from mortuary studies (Africa) Adult mortality - evidence from studies with HIV serology * Survival since infection and relation to background mortality(Uganda) * Changing HIV+ mortality rates (Zambia) * Age patterns and trends in HIV+/HIV- mortality rate ratios (South Africa) * Use of data from mortuary studies (Ethiopia) Child mortality - trends and explanations * Impact of vertical transmission and orphanhood on child mortality (Uganda) * Child survival after infection in pregnancy or breastfeeding (South Africa) * Survival of infected and uninfected children of HIV positive mothers (Uganda) Fertility effects of HIV * Population attributable changes in fertility (Zimbabwe) * Progressive fertility reduction in HIV positive women (Kenya) * The effect of pregnancy on HIV progression (Uganda)Family and household structure * Orphanhood: maternal, paternal & double orphans (Zimbabwe) * Orphanhood and HIV infection (Uganda) * Changes in family structure, household headship, size and structure (Malawi; South Africa) Theme 2 - Socio-economic impacts Impacts on family welfare * Impact of adult morbidity and mortality on household assets and income (Zimbabwe; South Africa; Mexico; Indonesia) * Long term changes in family welfare related to HIV (Thailand;> Kenya) * Orphan welfare (Botswana) Impacts on public sector * Health services (Kenya; South Africa) * Education services (Mozambique; South Africa; Tanzania) * Public sector financing (South Africa) Impacts on Private sector * Institutional auditing (Botswana) * Private sector investment in HIV/AIDS management (Botswana; South Africa; West Africa) Cost of attendance The conference fee includes full board and accommodation for 4 nights, airport transfers, and materials. The cost of the conference is ZAR 3,500 or US$ 350. Should you wish to live out, i.e. you reside in Durban or you wish to find alternative accommodation, the conference fee is ZAR 1,500 or US$ 150. However, the onus rests with the participant to arrange his/her own transport to the conference venue. Please note that travel to/from Durban (including expenses),travel/local insurance, visa charges, and other incidental expenses will be the responsibility of the participant. Other Information A maximum of 50 places are available. The closing date for applications is 3rd March 2003. To apply, or for further information contact HEARD, University of Natal Tel: +27-31-260-1476 or 260-2592 Fax: +27-31-260-2587 Email:georgeg@nu.ac.za Please note that we will be operating on a first come, first served basis. Payment of the conference fee will guarantee a place.