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Responding to AIDS, TB, Malaria and Emerging Infectious Diseases in Burma Dilemmas of Policy and Practice

Report
Responding to AIDS, TB, Malaria and Emerging Infectious Diseases in Burma Dilemmas of Policy and Practice

This report seeks to synthesize what is known about HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB and other disease threats including Avian influenza (H5N1 virus) in Burma; assess the regional health and security concerns associated with these epidemics; and to suggest policy options for responding to these threats in the context of tightening restrictions imposed by the junta.

Author:

Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

Audiences:

International Agencies, Policy Makers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Treatment Guidelines Materials

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States

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