Author: Emiko MasakiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Economic Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Interventions in Resource Scarce Settings
Author: Emiko MasakiHandbook of Economic Evaluation of HIV Prevention Programs
Author: David R. HoltgravePublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1489918787
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
If resources for HIV prevention efforts were truly unlimited, then this book would be en tirely unnecessary. In a world with limitless support for HIV prevention activities, one would simply implement all effective (or potentially effective) programs without regard to expense. We would do everything useful to prevent the further spread of the virus that has already claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the United States and millions of lives worldwide. Unfortunately, funding for HIV prevention programs is limited. Even though the amount of available funding may seem quite large (especially in the United States), it is still fixed and not sufficient to meet all needs for such programs. This was very well illustrated in the summer of 1997 when over 500 community-based organizations applied for a combined total of $18 million of HIV prevention funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Less than one-fifth ofthese organizations received support via this funding mechanism. Hence, although $18 million may seem like a large amount of money at first blush, it is not enough to meet all of the prevention needs that could be addressed by these community-based organizations.
Economic Evaluation of Prevention of Mother - to - Child - Transmission of HIV/AIDS Interventions in Developing Countries
Author: Denis E. Ako-ArreyHIV, AIDS Interventions in Developing Countries
Author: World Bank HIV/AIDS Interventions
Author: Julia DaytonPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
The AIDS epidemic is one of the greatest development challenges of the 20th century. Since 1986, the World Bank has supported member countries' efforts to fight the epidemic in many ways including committing over US$550 million to HIV/AIDS prevention and mitigation efforts. This paper, the first comprehensive study of all World Bank HIV/AIDS-related activities, assesses the appropriateness of Bank interventions from the perspective of public economies and reviews the economic evaluation and implementation of projects.
Handbook of Economic Evaluation of HIV Prevention Programs
Author: David R. HoltgravePublisher:
ISBN: 9781489918796
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 4)
Author: Vikram PatelPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464804281
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
Mental, neurological, and substance use disorders are common, highly disabling, and associated with significant premature mortality. The impact of these disorders on the social and economic well-being of individuals, families, and societies is large, growing, and underestimated. Despite this burden, these disorders have been systematically neglected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with pitifully small contributions to scaling up cost-effective prevention and treatment strategies. Systematically compiling the substantial existing knowledge to address this inequity is the central goal of this volume. This evidence-base can help policy makers in resource-constrained settings as they prioritize programs and interventions to address these disorders.
Health System Efficiency
Author: Jonathan CylusPublisher: Health Policy
ISBN: 9789289050418
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
In this book the authors explore the state of the art on efficiency measurement in health systems and international experts offer insights into the pitfalls and potential associated with various measurement techniques. The authors show that: - The core idea of efficiency is easy to understand in principle - maximizing valued outputs relative to inputs, but is often difficult to make operational in real-life situations - There have been numerous advances in data collection and availability, as well as innovative methodological approaches that give valuable insights into how efficiently health care is delivered - Our simple analytical framework can facilitate the development and interpretation of efficiency indicators.
Preventing and Mitigating AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Panel on Data and Research Priorities for Arresting AIDS in Sub-Saharan AfricaPublisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The AIDS epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa continues to affect all facets of life throughout the subcontinent. Deaths related to AIDS have driven down the life expectancy rate of residents in Zambia, Kenya, and Uganda with far-reaching implications. This book details the current state of the AIDS epidemic in Africa and what is known about the behaviors that contribute to the transmission of the HIV infection. It lays out what research is needed and what is necessary to design more effective prevention programs.
Preparing for the Future of HIV/AIDS in Africa
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309212073
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
HIV/AIDS is a catastrophe globally but nowhere more so than in sub-Saharan Africa, which in 2008 accounted for 67 percent of cases worldwide and 91 percent of new infections. The Institute of Medicine recommends that the United States and African nations move toward a strategy of shared responsibility such that these nations are empowered to take ownership of their HIV/AIDS problem and work to solve it.