The next and last pandemics – The consequences of COVID-19 and its impact on the HIV/AIDS response.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Mc Lean, Roger; Forsythe, Steven; Semini, Iris; Whiteside, Alan
- Source
- African Journal of AIDS Research (AJAR). Dec 2021, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p255-258. 4p.
- Subject
- *HIV infections
*HIV-positive persons
*COVID-19
*AIDS
*COVID-19 pandemic
- Language
- ISSN
- 1608-5906
The article discusses economic impact of COVID-19 on health in general and the HIV response specifically. It mentions impact of COVID-19 on HIV in South Africa was reflected in reduced testing levels, including tuberculosis testing, as resources were diverted; and also mentions importance of efficiency of the investment in COVID-19.