UNAIDS Report Examining Education Sector and HIV/AIDS
- "Education Sector Global HIV & AIDS Readiness Survey 2004: Implications for Education and Development," UNAIDS Inter-Agency Task Team on Education: The report examines the capacity of education ministries in 71 countries and civil society groups in 18 countries to manage and curb the spread of HIV/AIDS. It finds that although there is a continuing emphasis on HIV prevention, there is comparatively little focus given to care and support, workplace issues and disease impact management (UNAIDS Inter-Agency Task Team on Education, "Education Sector Global HIV & AIDS Readiness Survey 2004: Implications for Education and Development," 3/21).
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