Abstract:
The pandemic of HIV and AIDS is a public health emergency of un-paralled
magnitude and particularly so in resource strained countries, (especially
those in sub Saharan Africa). Despite efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic,
there are reports of increased prevalence rates and deaths due to HIV
in the last 2 decades. It is estimated that the real impacts of the scourge will
not be felt until 2050.
Universities have not been spared by the scourge. The disease has the potential
to impair institutional functioning. The long lead time between initial
HIV infection and development of AIDS has major implications for universities.
The mandate of service to society demands the engagement of every
university with HIV and AIDS.