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Malawi HIV & Aids International Network (MAIN)
A Company Limited by Guarantee No. 4210784 (England and Wales)
Together Tackling HIV & Aids
HELP-LINE NUMBERS: African AIDS Help-Line: 0800 0967 500 (UK);
Treatment Information Phone-Line: 0808 800 6013 (UK); HIV Information and Advice in London: 0845 122 1200
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Welcome to the revived and refreshed base for information and support for those in need for knowledge and awareness for global issues. The "MAIN" pages highlight Malawian based information, however the information contained will reach out to one and all.
In the beginning it was small pox, polio, measles, malaria, TB and cholera joined the list. These became the most notorious, dangerous and the most feared killer diseases. When the world thought it had come to a rest because the worst killer diseases had been eradicated, it was not long before HIV and AIDS descended on us just like a thief in the night. As the incubation period takes so long (over 10 years) the chances of even knowing how it had been in existence especially in Africa were practically nil.
We have heard so many stories about the origins of
HIV and AIDS, we have apportioned blame left right and Centre but the
truth is that we are dealing with the worst killer disease in the
history of humanity. At the rate people are dying from HIV related
ailments and AIDS, is so alarming so much so that we need to put all
our efforts together if we are to control its spread.
In response to the deadly
scourge, MAIN was established in 2001 by Malawians living in different
parts of the world to work with other African Communities and Service
Providers in providing services that are culturally appropriate,
community focused and sensitive to the rapid changes affecting the HIV
and AIDS field.
Millions of people worldwide are currently living with HIV and AIDS.
Including in the developing world where most have no access to
treatment. The overwhelming majority do not know that they are living
with HIV or AIDS. The Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region and
accounts for a majority of the global total of people living with HIV
and AIDS and greater of the global AIDS deaths. Poverty, stigma,
negative attitudes and denial are some of the barriers preventing people
from getting the help and information they need.
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MAIN aims to promote the relief of poverty, sickness and distress of those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS so that they may lead active and fulfilling lives in Society... Our aim is achieved by:
- Carrying out research.
- Advancing education on HIV and AIDS.
- Campaigning and Advocating.
- Reducing the spread of HIV and AIDS.
- Developing and promoting innovative models of good practice.
- Providing a free, independent and confidential service
- Taking a holistic and integrated approach to dealing with
HIV and AIDS.
- Removing artificial barriers to accessing services.
- Promoting social inclusion whilst banishing discrimination.
- Partnership working.
- Networking world-wide.
His Excellency Mr. Bright Msaka High Commissioner for Malawi (UK) and Patron of MAIN (previous)
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