Africa: Aids, public policy and child well-being

The author argues that while the health challenges posed by HIV/Aids are widely recognized, the specific impact of HIV/Aids on children remains poorly documented, analysed and addressed. Much debate has focused on adult prevalence, death rates and ways to control the epidemic in the short-term. This study calls for a new focus on the wider impact of HIV/Aids on children's lives, including falling school enrolment, increased malnutrition and rising poverty.