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African Health Foundation: http://www.ahef.org/ Sections: Who are we?
African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF): http://www.amref.org/ Sections: AMREF Programmes
AIDS in Africa: Heartbreak and Hope: http://gbgm-umc.org/programs/aidsafrica/index.html This site is maintained by the General Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church. It contains facts and figures (from news and other sources), news & views. It has sections on hope for children and World AIDS Day. It povides links to other Web sites. Contact: aidsmin@gbgm-umc.org
The AIDS Foundation of South Africa: http://www.aids.org.za/ Sections: Notice board
Aids Information Dissemination Site Southern Africa: http://www2.wn.apc.org/sahivaids/ Site designed by SANGONeT Sections: AIDS FLASH
The AIDS and STD Unit, Ministry of Health, Botswana: http://www.aids.co.bw/ Sections: About Us
Association Marocaine des Jeunes Contre le Sida – A.M.J.C.S (Moroccan Association of Youth Against AIDS) http://www.maroc.net/ipm/amjcs.html Sections: About the Association Contact: Association Marocaine des Jeunes Contre le Sida
Association de lutte contre le sida –ALCS (Association of the struggle against AIDS): http://www.maghrebnet.net.ma/alcs/ Sections: Presentation (About the Association)
Aids Law Project South Africa: http://www.hri.ca/partners/alp/ Equality for all Sections: About the project
Centre For African Family Studies (CAFS): http://www.cafs.org/ Building Africa’s Capacities for healthier Families. Sections: About CAFS
HealthLink: http://www.healthlink.org.za/ A project of the Health Systems Trust and is funded by the Henry J Kaiser family Foundation (USA) Sections: About HealthLink
HealthNet: SATELLIFE’s Global Communications Network: http://www.healthent.org/hnet/hnet.html Sections: Services:
HELINA-L: Health Informatics in Africa: http://www.uku.fi/english/organizations/helina-l/ The HELINA-L is an electronic bulletin board, or an e-mail distribution list, concentrating on the use of informatics (computers and communications) to support healthcare in Africa. The list is moderated in order to ensure that the volume, contents and technical format are fit to subscribers who may rely on expensive low-capacity facilities to receive the messagesSections: Its provides news of the day and topics such as basic information about the HELINA-L, Organizations, Mailing lists and web pages, Journals, Conferences, etc. Contact: Mikko.Korpela@uku.fi
ICC Abstracts: http://www.acta-cytol.com/Abs/IAC/IAC16.htm Telepathology via the Internet: Transcontinental Consultations in Anatomic Pathology Using Static Images: South African Experience
XIth International Conference on AIDS and STDs in Africa: http://www.xi-icasa.co.zm/ Sections: Information
Institut Pasteur du Maroc (Pasteur Institute of Morocco): http://www.maroc.net/ipm/ Sections: Discours du Directeur (Director’s Message)
To "LARIAM" or not to "LARIAM" http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/6913/lariam.htm A site about mefloquine, an anti-malarial drug. Sections: Mefloquine Info
MARA (Mapping Malaria Risk in Africa) / ARMA (Atlas du Risque de la Malaria en Afrique) http://www.arma.org.za/ Sections: About MARA/ARMA
Medical Research Council of South Africa (MRC): http://www.mrc.ac.za/ Sections: Corporate Information
Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA): http://www.medunsa.ac.za/ Sections: Welcome to Medunsa
Ministry of Health, Kenya National AIDS/STDs Control Programme (NASCOP) http://www.arcc.or.ke/nascop/nascop.htm Sections: NASCOP ORGANOGRAM
National Progressive Primary Health Care Network (NPPHCN): http://www.healthlink.org.za/pphc/ Sections: What is NPPHCN?
Planned Parenthood Association of South Africa (PPASA): http://www.ppasa.org.za/ Transforming reproductive health care and sexuality education in under served communities. Sections: Overview
Red ribbon: http://www.redribbon.co.za Sections: Kids & AIDS
SATELLIFE: http://www.healthnet.org/ Sections: About SATELLIFE
TELP: http://www.medunsa.ac.za/Telp/index.htm Sections: Purpose
University of Zambia Medical Library: http://www.medguide.org.zm Guide to Medical Resources Sections: A-Z Site Index Village Voice - AIDS: The Agony of Africa http://www.villagevoice.com/columnfetch.php3?column=AIDS%3A+THE+AGONY+OF+AFRICA Contains feature articles on the AIDS Epidemic in Africa Contact: Village Voice Media, Inc.
WHO Library: African Index Medicus: http://www.who.int/hlt/countrysup/aim/English/aime.htm Sections: Why Index African Health Literature? Contact: The African Index Medicus Coordinating Center
AIDS Action : http://www.aidsaction.org/ AIDS Action is an advocacy group comprised of a network of 3,200 community-based organizations across the nation. It was founded in 1984 and is dedicated to monitoring federal policy to ensure improved care and services, robust medical research, and effective AIDS prevention. Its Web site is very contemporary, with an MTV sponsorship, and it features the latest news. Because AIDS Action is an advocacy organization, its site features sections on politics and policy including a Capitol Hill section and a report on politicians' views and votes on AIDS action.
American Foundation for AIDS Research : http://www.amfar.org/ AmFAR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of HIV/AIDS research. Its Web site features the Daily HIV/AIDS News. Other information on the Web site includes press releases, AmFAR program descriptions, upcoming conferences, grant information, and publications. The Web site will soon feature an online treatment directory with searchable database.
American Society for Microbiology : http://www.asmusa.org/ The American Society for Microbiology was founded in 1899 and has more than 40,000 members. ASM represents 24 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators. Its Web site is devoted to its membership, with relevant topics including activities, awards, branches, divisions, and employment. ASM also sponsors the annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC), ASM's annual meeting on infectious diseases. For more information on ICAAC, users can click here http://www.asmusa.org/mtgsrc/ic99main.htm
AVERT, AIDS Education and Research Trust http://www.avert.org/ AVERT is a comprehensive site for the consumer. It is a good, easy-to-follow site, with areas that cover the basics of HIV/AIDS. Topics include worldwide statistics on HIV/AIDS, the history of HIV/AIDS, homosexuality, prevention and treatment, and healthcare.
CDC National Prevention Information Network http://www.cdcnpin.org/ The CDC's National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is featured on many other HIV/AIDS Web sites and is a resource for news from the CDC. Its Prevention News Update is released every weekday and summarizes scientific and media reports on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis. The NPIN also features access to searchable databases, including news and updates, educational materials, and a conference calendar.
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation http://www.pedaids.org/ The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying, funding, and conducting basic pediatric HIV/AIDS research. The Foundation's goals include reducing HIV transmission from an HIV-infected mother to her newborn, prolonging and improving the lives of children living with HIV, and promoting awareness. Its Web site describes its areas of study and research. The site also offers fact sheets on pediatric AIDS, treatment guides for parents, links to related sites, and the latest fundraising news.
Family AIDS Network http://www.familyaidsnet.org/ Mary Fisher's Family AIDS Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness, compassion, and resources to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic in America. The Web site is consumer driven and is devoted to the organization's activities and initiatives.
Infectious Diseases Society of America http://www.idsociety.org/ The opening page of the IDSA Web site features the latest immunization news briefs. It is a well-designed site for physicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals. Its HIV/AIDS section focuses on managed care and its managed care network for the HIV/AIDS population. It also features updates on congressional activities concerning HIV/AIDS. The rest of the site is devoted to its members, including sections on career development and employment, practice guidelines, training, conferences, and networks.
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care http://www.iapac.org/ The International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care's (IAPAC) Web site and the IAPAC Internet Communications Network are geared toward members, physicians, healthcare professionals, and interested consumers. The Web site opens on news from around the world regarding HIV/AIDS. From the opening page, users can access IAPAC conferences, professional information (under Sciences), public policy issues, prevention, and human rights information. The HIV/AIDS section focuses on diagnostics, disease management, and clinical practice issues. The Coinfections section focuses on conferences, papers, and diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases. This is a comprehensive resource.
International Clinical Epidemiology Network http://www.inclen.org INCLEN is a site promoted by indigenous health scientists and clinicians that who envision a network of regional networks, addressing health needs of clinical importance at the national, regional, and global levels. The Network's dual emphases on capacity building and research are mutually reinforcing and much needed. Its Web site is geared toward providing members and potential members with more information on its medical centers, committees, proposals, research, and membership activities.
Kids CAN! http://www.kids-can.org/ The Kids CAN! AIDS Network is dedicated to uniting young people throughout the country who are concerned about HIV/AIDS. By providing education, guidance, and assistance in obtaining resources, Kids CAN! sends the message that children and teenagers are not too young to join the fight against AIDS. Kids CAN! is committed to raising awareness for all young people, as well as raising funds for children and their families living with HIV/AIDS. The Web site is devoted to providing more information on this mission.
National AIDS Fund http://www.aidsfund.org/java.htm The National AIDS Fund is dedicated to eliminating HIV/AIDS; its primary purpose is providing the resources necessary for local AIDS leaders to fight the disease in their communities. The Fund provides grants for care and services and seeks to prevent new infections through education, advocacy, and research. Its Web site is dynamically designed and describes its many programs, including topics such as community, workplace, nutrition, prevention, and women's issues.
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project http://www.natap.org/ This nonprofit organization is dedicated to informing the diverse communities affected by AIDS about new treatments and to providing advocacy on treatment and policy issues. Its Web site features news, the NATAP newsletter, conference reports, a hepatitis section, a link to NATAP specific forums, and an article archive. The Web site uses a large banner at the top, so be sure to scroll within the main box to locate information, and scroll down on the left-hand navigation bar to link to the other sections of the Web site.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases http://www.nfid.org/ NFID's opening page features links to past and upcoming conference information. The site is well organized with most of the information covering the foundation, its publications, conferences, courses, and fellowships. Fact sheets provide a comprehensive listing of topics on infectious disease. To access, click on Virtual Library of Diseases, then AIDS resources to access links to more HIV/AIDS information.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of AIDS Research http://www.nih.gov/od/oar/ The Office of AIDS Research at the NIH is responsible for the scientific, budgetary, legislative, and policy elements of the NIH AIDS research program. Its program focuses on epidemiology, pathogenesis, therapeutics, vaccines, behavioral and social science, training, and dissemination of information. This Web site describes its meetings, latest program, minority initiatives, and, under Web Broadcasts, on-line Real Audio conferences.
National Pediatric AIDS Network http://www.npan.org/ This nonprofit organization is a resource for information on children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS. In conjunction with the Boulder County AIDS Project of Boulder, Colorado, NPAN works collaboratively with other HIV/AIDS information providers. NPAN and its Web site provide information about such topics as treatment, clinical trials, services for children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS, conferences, publications and other information resources, and educational resources.
Project Inform http://www.projectinform.org/ Project Inform's online presence is updated and well designed for consumers and professionals. Project Inform is a national, nonprofit, community-based organization working to end the AIDS epidemic. It features topics including publications, outreach, advocacy, and women's issues, and a hotline for consumers on treatment topics. |
