Bird Flu: How Will It Affect HIV/AIDS Care? (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the implications of the avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak on the care and public health initiatives related to HIV/AIDS. It highlights the increased media coverage and public health attention towards bird flu compared to the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic. The author raises concerns about the potential diversion of resources and focus from HIV/AIDS care due to the public's shifting attention towards emerging health threats like bird flu, while emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to managing multiple public health challenges.