What role do nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) play in HIV/AIDS control?
The close interpersonal interaction that nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have with people in the communities they work in is extremely useful for implementing the behavioural interventions necessary for HIV/AIDS prevention and care. NGOs are also not under the same political constraints as government programmes are. They, therefore, have greater flexibility and the capacity to accommodate changing programmes and public needs, and can innovate and implement new initiatives more easily. What role do people living with HIV/AIDS play in alleviating the impact of HIV/AIDS? People living with HIV/AIDS can promote a positive image of people affected by the disease in order to eliminate prejudice, isolation, stigmatization and discrimination associated with AIDS. In addition, the community of people living with HIV/AIDS should be supported for building capacity to contribute effectively as equal partners to the response. They can help with peer counselling, education and treatment. They c
