Equity in Health Sector Responses to HIV/AIDS in Malawi

Abstract

This technical paper analyses the equity issues in HIV/AIDS health sector responses in Malawi, including access to ART. It is based on a review of published and grey literature on HIV/AIDS, health sector programmes and policies in Malawi. In addition informal meetings were held with 24 key informants representing a range of key stakeholders in HIV/AIDS, including: people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA); Non Governmental (NGO) and civil society organisations; and representatives from the Ministry of Health and Population, National AIDS Commission, donor organisations and development partners. The initial findings of this analysis were presented to a meeting of key stakeholders in HIV/AIDS on 2 July 2003, when recommendations and ways forward for promoting equitable public policy within the health sector were discussed.