Publication: HIV and conflict in Nepal: Relation and strategy for response
Date
2006
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Conflict and displacement make affected population more vulnerable to HIV infection. Refugees and internally
displaced persons, in particular women and children, are at increased risk of exposure to HIV. In Nepal, there is
considerable increase in the number of HIV infection since 1996 when conflict started. Along with poverty, stigma
and lack of awareness, conflict related displacement, economic migration, and closure of HIV programmes have
exacerbated the HIV situation in Nepal. Government has established “National AIDS Council” and launched
HIV/AIDS Strategy. The strategy has not included the specific needs of displaced persons. While launching an HIV
prevention programme in the conflict situation, the guidelines developed by Inter Agency Standing Committee
(IASS) are important tools. This led to suggestion of an approach with implementations steps in the case of Nepal in
this report.
Key words: HIV, Conflict, Nepal, Response
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Karkee R, Shrestha DB
School of Public Health, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal