New partnership fighting HIV and maternal mortality
2 August 2011
Source: MSI
The International HIV/AIDS Alliance and Marie Stopes International have announced a new partnership which will combine their collective strengths within the sexual and reproductive health arena: community action on AIDS and family planning.
A HIV-positive mother with her child, in Ethiopia, one of the countries where the partnership will be working.
© Kate Holt/IRIN
AIDS and complications related to pregnancy and childbirth are the two main causes of death in women of reproductive age globally.
Linking HIV and sexual reproductive health services in order to reduce maternal mortality, HIV and sexually transmitted infection has long been recognised as a highly efficient and cost effective intervention. The International HIV/AIDS Alliance and Marie Stopes International are now combining their experience and activities to ensure effective action.
The partnership will work to:
- prevent HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections
- improve the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS, including broadening access to quality, stigma-free family planning and HIV/AIDS treatment
- decrease maternal mortality and reduce unwanted pregnancy.
Further information about the partnership is available from the Marie Stopes International website.
This article, published by Marie Stopes International has been reproduced by PSN. Minor changes and cuts may have been made for the purpose of brevity and relevance.