Some 25.8 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are living with HIV, according to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), only 10.7 million are accessing antiretroviral treatment (although this is up from 100,000 in 2002). Africa still has a shortage of skilled healthcare workers at practice and policy level. Australia Awards is investing in improving public health on the continent.
Over 600 Australia Awards Alumni are in the health sector. Many are contributing directly to ending the spread of HIV/AIDS on the continent and reducing the stigma associated with it. Here are a few of their stories.
Ghana: Josephine Osarfo
Ethiopia: Dr Noah
Kenya: Dr Anne Mwangi
Lesotho: Dr Llang Maama-Maime
Liberia: Hawa Wanita Page
Mozambique: Dr Ana Charles and Jose Almedia
Nigeria: Oluwakemi Akagwu
Uganda: Dr Cecilia Nattembo
Zambia: Dr Wezi Kaonga
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