Antiretroviral treatment in resource-poor settings: A challenging task for broad-based multi-sectorial responses [editorial]

National policies have first to consider enhancing infrastructure building as well as human resource capacity in the area of caregivers and social health workers aiming to spread correct information and awareness on effectiveness and rationale of appropriate ARV treatments of adult and underage users. Policies should urge that ARV treatment programs entwine with extant interventions of prevention as well as with HIV treatment initiatives focused on mothers and household members. Policies again should consider centralizing functions and pooling resources to help overcome drug supply barriers. (excerpt)