| Type | Journal Article - Sussex, Centre for International Education, University of Sussex |
| Title | The impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the education sector in sub-Saharan Africa |
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| Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2002 |
| URL | http://www.heard.org.za/downloads/erg-bennell-et-al-the-impact-of-the-hiv-aids-epidemic-on-the-education-sector-in-sub-saharan-africa.pdf |
| Abstract | This report presents the main findings and recommendations of an international research project, which has focused on assessing the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on primary and secondary schooling in three countries, namely Botswana, Malawi and Uganda (BMU). Adult HIV prevalence rates were estimated to be 36% in Botswana, 21% in Malawi and 8% in Uganda in 1999. The report explores the following three areas: student prevention and the impacts on students and teachers. |