THE 3st INTERNATIONAL MUSLIM LEADERS’ CONSULTATION ON HIV/AIDS


The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda in conjunction with the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council organized the third International Muslim Leaders Consultation on HIV/AIDS (3rd IMLC).

VENUE  :               Sheraton Addis, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

DATES  :               23rd  – 27th July 2007

THEME :               The Islamic Approach to HIV/AIDS: Enhancing the Community Response.

GOAL                    :               To reach a consensus on the strategies and modalities for implementation
of the Islamic approach to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support.

PURPOSE            :               To bring Muslim leaders together as a “Think Tank” to discuss
contemporary issues on HIV/AIDS and reach a consensus regarding the way forward from the Islamic perspective.

OBJECTIVES OF THE 3RD IMLC:
1.     To articulate and analyze the concept of the Islamic approach to HIV/AIDS and how it can be transformed from theory into practice.
2.     To share experiences on the implementation of various aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support using the concept of the Islamic approach to AIDS
3.     To develop basic strategic plans to reach Muslim communities more effectively in the implementation of the Islamic approach to HIV/AIDS.
4.     To plan for follow up activities after the 3rd IMLC in relation to the implementation of the      Islamic approach to HIV/AIDS

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Proceedings of the 3rd IMLC

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