Public policies and the orphans of AIDS in Africa
- 19 June 2003
- Vol. 326 (7403) , 1387-1389
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7403.1387
Abstract
International help to care for Africa's orphans is essential not only for their immediate welfare but also to protect the long term prosperity of these countries. A researcher in child health and former Ugandan government peace minister assess how to make the best use of resourcesKeywords
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